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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.41, 1,295.90 and 401.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.41, 1,295.90 and 401.95 is: 602.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.41 : 1,295.90 = 401.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.41/1,295.90 = 401.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.41x = 1,295.90 × 401.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.41x = 520,878.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,878.52/864.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.58

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