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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.54, 1,301.42 and 405.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.54, 1,301.42 and 405.44 is: 608.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.54 : 1,301.42 = 405.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.54/1,301.42 = 405.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.54x = 1,301.42 × 405.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.54x = 527,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,647.72/867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.21

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