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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.54, 1,291.89 and 450.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.54, 1,291.89 and 450.57 is: 675.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.54 : 1,291.89 = 450.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.54/1,291.89 = 450.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.54x = 1,291.89 × 450.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.54x = 582,086.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,086.88/861.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.64

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