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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.93, 1,301.17 and 405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.93, 1,301.17 and 405.49 is: 607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.93 : 1,301.17 = 405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.93/1,301.17 = 405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.93x = 1,301.17 × 405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.93x = 527,611.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,611.42/867.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.90

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