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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.69, 1,300.02 and 404.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.69, 1,300.02 and 404.21 is: 606.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.69 : 1,300.02 = 404.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.69/1,300.02 = 404.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.69x = 1,300.02 × 404.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.69x = 525,481.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,481.08/866.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.31

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