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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.46, 1,299.08 and 433.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.46, 1,299.08 and 433.31 is: 649.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.46 : 1,299.08 = 433.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.46/1,299.08 = 433.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.46x = 1,299.08 × 433.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.46x = 562,904.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,904.35/866.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.66

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