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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.48, 1,301.07 and 282.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.48, 1,301.07 and 282.40 is: 423.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.48 : 1,301.07 = 282.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.48/1,301.07 = 282.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.48x = 1,301.07 × 282.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.48x = 367,417.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,417.86/867.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.55

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