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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.02, 1,302.12 and 283

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.02, 1,302.12 and 283 is: 424.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.02 : 1,302.12 = 283 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.02/1,302.12 = 283/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.02x = 1,302.12 × 283
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.02x = 368,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,499.96/868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.53

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