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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.44, 1,301.42 and 405.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.44, 1,301.42 and 405.50 is: 608.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.44 : 1,301.42 = 405.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.44/1,301.42 = 405.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.44x = 1,301.42 × 405.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.44x = 527,725.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,725.81/867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.37

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