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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.48, 1,291.38 and 450.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.48, 1,291.38 and 450.76 is: 674.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.48 : 1,291.38 = 450.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.48/1,291.38 = 450.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.48x = 1,291.38 × 450.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.48x = 582,102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,102.45/862.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.92

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