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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.02, 1,302.20 and 283.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.02, 1,302.20 and 283.18 is: 424.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.02 : 1,302.20 = 283.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.02/1,302.20 = 283.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.02x = 1,302.20 × 283.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.02x = 368,757.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,757.00/868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.83

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