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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.01, 1,301.12 and 312.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.01, 1,301.12 and 312.54 is: 468.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.01 : 1,301.12 = 312.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.01/1,301.12 = 312.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.01x = 1,301.12 × 312.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.01x = 406,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,650.48/868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.49

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