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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.96, 1,302.33 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.96, 1,302.33 and 434.88 is: 652.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.96 : 1,302.33 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.96/1,302.33 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.96x = 1,302.33 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.96x = 566,357.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,357.27/867.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.52

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