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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.81, 1,291.57 and 450.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.81, 1,291.57 and 450.24 is: 675.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.81 : 1,291.57 = 450.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.81/1,291.57 = 450.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.81x = 1,291.57 × 450.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.81x = 581,516.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,516.48/860.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.55

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