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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.94, 1,301.19 and 456.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.94, 1,301.19 and 456.38 is: 684.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.94 : 1,301.19 = 456.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.94/1,301.19 = 456.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.94x = 1,301.19 × 456.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.94x = 593,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,837.09/866.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.98

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