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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.33, 1,301.45 and 405.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.33, 1,301.45 and 405.02 is: 607.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.33 : 1,301.45 = 405.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.33/1,301.45 = 405.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.33x = 1,301.45 × 405.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.33x = 527,113.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,113.28/867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.74

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