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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.42, 1,301.94 and 457.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.42, 1,301.94 and 457.02 is: 685.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.42 : 1,301.94 = 457.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.42/1,301.94 = 457.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.42x = 1,301.94 × 457.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.42x = 595,012.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,012.62/867.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.96

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