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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.73, 1,293.42 and 450.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.73, 1,293.42 and 450.17 is: 676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.73 : 1,293.42 = 450.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.73/1,293.42 = 450.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.73x = 1,293.42 × 450.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.73x = 582,252.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,252.78/860.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.47

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