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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.40, 1,301.01 and 456.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.40, 1,301.01 and 456.37 is: 684.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.40 : 1,301.01 = 456.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.40/1,301.01 = 456.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.40x = 1,301.01 × 456.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.40x = 593,741.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,741.93/867.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.51

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