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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.04, 1,291.34 and 450.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.04, 1,291.34 and 450.56 is: 674.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.04 : 1,291.34 = 450.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.04/1,291.34 = 450.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.04x = 1,291.34 × 450.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.04x = 581,826.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,826.15/862.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.94

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