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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.83, 1,296 and 401.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.83, 1,296 and 401.51 is: 601.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.83 : 1,296 = 401.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.83/1,296 = 401.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.83x = 1,296 × 401.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.83x = 520,360.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,360.20/864.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.69

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