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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.68, 1,296.45 and 402.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.68, 1,296.45 and 402.21 is: 603.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.68 : 1,296.45 = 402.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.68/1,296.45 = 402.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.68x = 1,296.45 × 402.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.68x = 521,445.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,445.15/864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.05

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