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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.14, 1,301.01 and 404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.14, 1,301.01 and 404.88 is: 607.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.14 : 1,301.01 = 404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.14/1,301.01 = 404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.14x = 1,301.01 × 404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.14x = 526,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,756.13/867.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.46

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