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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.03, 1,291.37 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.03, 1,291.37 and 449.96 is: 674.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.03 : 1,291.37 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.03/1,291.37 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.03x = 1,291.37 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.03x = 581,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,056.14/861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.84

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