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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.51, 1,300.22 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.51, 1,300.22 and 404.16 is: 606.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.51 : 1,300.22 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.51/1,300.22 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.51x = 1,300.22 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.51x = 525,488.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,488.39/866.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.44

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