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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.40, 1,291.02 and 450.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.40, 1,291.02 and 450.30 is: 674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.40 : 1,291.02 = 450.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.40/1,291.02 = 450.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.40x = 1,291.02 × 450.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.40x = 581,346.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,346.31/861.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.89

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