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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,301.76 and 405.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868, 1,301.76 and 405.49 is: 608.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 1,301.76 = 405.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/1,301.76 = 405.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 1,301.76 × 405.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 527,850.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,850.66/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.12

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