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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,300.18 and 434.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868, 1,300.18 and 434.24 is: 650.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 1,300.18 = 434.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/1,300.18 = 434.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 1,300.18 × 434.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 564,590.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,590.16/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.45

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