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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.84, 1,293.80 and 450.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.84, 1,293.80 and 450.98 is: 676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.84 : 1,293.80 = 450.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.84/1,293.80 = 450.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.84x = 1,293.80 × 450.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.84x = 583,477.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,477.92/862.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.23

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