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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.96, 1,292.46 and 450.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.96, 1,292.46 and 450.66 is: 675.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.96 : 1,292.46 = 450.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.96/1,292.46 = 450.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.96x = 1,292.46 × 450.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.96x = 582,460.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,460.02/861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.74

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