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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.90, 1,291.59 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.90, 1,291.59 and 450.30 is: 675.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.90 : 1,291.59 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.90/1,291.59 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.90x = 1,291.59 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.90x = 581,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,602.98/860.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.57

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