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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.07, 1,301.37 and 456.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.07, 1,301.37 and 456.50 is: 685.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.07 : 1,301.37 = 456.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.07/1,301.37 = 456.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.07x = 1,301.37 × 456.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.07x = 594,076.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,076.95/867.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.15

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