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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.08, 1,290.76 and 449.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.08, 1,290.76 and 449.96 is: 674.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.08 : 1,290.76 = 449.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.08/1,290.76 = 449.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.08x = 1,290.76 × 449.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.08x = 580,790.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,790.37/861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.49

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