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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.07, 1,301.02 and 404.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.07, 1,301.02 and 404.78 is: 607.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.07 : 1,301.02 = 404.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.07/1,301.02 = 404.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.07x = 1,301.02 × 404.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.07x = 526,624.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,624.03/867.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.36

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