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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.01, 1,300.48 and 456.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.01, 1,300.48 and 456.17 is: 683.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.01 : 1,300.48 = 456.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.01/1,300.48 = 456.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.01x = 1,300.48 × 456.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.01x = 593,232.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,232.32/868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.44

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