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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.16, 1,300.02 and 404.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.16, 1,300.02 and 404.70 is: 606.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.16 : 1,300.02 = 404.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.16/1,300.02 = 404.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.16x = 1,300.02 × 404.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.16x = 526,118.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,118.09/867.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.71

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