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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.03, 1,301.95 and 457.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.03, 1,301.95 and 457.00 is: 685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.03 : 1,301.95 = 457.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.03/1,301.95 = 457.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.03x = 1,301.95 × 457.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.03x = 594,983.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,983.50/868.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.45

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