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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.05, 1,300.98 and 435.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.05, 1,300.98 and 435.33 is: 652.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.05 : 1,300.98 = 435.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.05/1,300.98 = 435.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.05x = 1,300.98 × 435.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.05x = 566,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,355.62/868.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.45

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