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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.30, 1,300.01 and 455.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.30, 1,300.01 and 455.31 is: 683.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.30 : 1,300.01 = 455.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.30/1,300.01 = 455.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.30x = 1,300.01 × 455.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.30x = 591,905.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,905.28/866.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.26

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