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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,301.18 and 428.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,301.18 and 428.90 is: 643.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,301.18 = 428.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,301.18 = 428.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,301.18 × 428.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 558,076.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,076.10/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.37

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