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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.20, 1,290.50 and 449.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.20, 1,290.50 and 449.12 is: 673.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.20 : 1,290.50 = 449.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.20/1,290.50 = 449.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.20x = 1,290.50 × 449.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.20x = 579,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,589.36/860.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.78

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