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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.02, 1,301.15 and 434.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.02, 1,301.15 and 434.27 is: 650.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.02 : 1,301.15 = 434.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.02/1,301.15 = 434.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.02x = 1,301.15 × 434.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.02x = 565,044.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,044.99/868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.96

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