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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 865.46, 1,297.47 and 403.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 865.46, 1,297.47 and 403.00 is: 604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    865.46 : 1,297.47 = 403.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    865.46/1,297.47 = 403.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    865.46x = 1,297.47 × 403.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    865.46x = 522,880.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,880.06/865.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.16

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