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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.23, 1,296.27 and 401.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.23, 1,296.27 and 401.90 is: 602.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.23 : 1,296.27 = 401.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.23/1,296.27 = 401.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.23x = 1,296.27 × 401.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.23x = 520,964.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,964.43/864.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.81

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