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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.48, 1,295.00 and 401.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.48, 1,295.00 and 401.63 is: 601.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.48 : 1,295.00 = 401.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.48/1,295.00 = 401.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.48x = 1,295.00 × 401.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.48x = 520,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,108.84/864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.64

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