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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.93, 1,301.09 and 456.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.93, 1,301.09 and 456.45 is: 684.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.93 : 1,301.09 = 456.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.93/1,301.09 = 456.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.93x = 1,301.09 × 456.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.93x = 593,880.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,880.25/867.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.25

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