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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.62, 1,291.67 and 450.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.62, 1,291.67 and 450.35 is: 675.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.62 : 1,291.67 = 450.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.62/1,291.67 = 450.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.62x = 1,291.67 × 450.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.62x = 581,694.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,694.87/861.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.12

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