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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.96, 1,299.71 and 404.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.96, 1,299.71 and 404.50 is: 606.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.96 : 1,299.71 = 404.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.96/1,299.71 = 404.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.96x = 1,299.71 × 404.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.96x = 525,730.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,730.46/866.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.41

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