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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.51, 1,293.46 and 401.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.51, 1,293.46 and 401.68 is: 601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.51 : 1,293.46 = 401.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.51/1,293.46 = 401.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.51x = 1,293.46 × 401.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.51x = 519,557.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,557.63/863.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.68

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