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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.38, 1,300.44 and 428.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.38, 1,300.44 and 428.50 is: 642.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.38 : 1,300.44 = 428.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.38/1,300.44 = 428.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.38x = 1,300.44 × 428.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.38x = 557,238.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,238.54/867.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.44

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