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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.23, 1,300.03 and 449.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.23, 1,300.03 and 449.34 is: 674.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.23 : 1,300.03 = 449.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.23/1,300.03 = 449.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.23x = 1,300.03 × 449.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.23x = 584,155.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,155.48/866.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.37

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