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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.97, 1,297.46 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.97, 1,297.46 and 280.46 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.97 : 1,297.46 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.97/1,297.46 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.97x = 1,297.46 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.97x = 363,884.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,884.23/864.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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