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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.04, 1,289.61 and 449.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.04, 1,289.61 and 449.06 is: 673.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.04 : 1,289.61 = 449.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.04/1,289.61 = 449.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.04x = 1,289.61 × 449.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.04x = 579,105.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,105.82/860.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.35

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