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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.35, 1,290.74 and 450.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.35, 1,290.74 and 450.92 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.35 : 1,290.74 = 450.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.35/1,290.74 = 450.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.35x = 1,290.74 × 450.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.35x = 582,014.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,014.19/862.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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