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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.70, 1,301.35 and 282.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.70, 1,301.35 and 282.58 is: 423.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.70 : 1,301.35 = 282.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.70/1,301.35 = 282.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.70x = 1,301.35 × 282.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.70x = 367,735.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,735.48/867.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.80

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