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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.31, 1,289.97 and 449.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.31, 1,289.97 and 449.87 is: 674.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.31 : 1,289.97 = 449.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.31/1,289.97 = 449.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.31x = 1,289.97 × 449.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.31x = 580,312.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,312.35/860.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.54

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