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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.05, 1,302.39 and 434.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.05, 1,302.39 and 434.88 is: 652.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.05 : 1,302.39 = 434.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.05/1,302.39 = 434.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.05x = 1,302.39 × 434.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.05x = 566,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,383.36/868.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.48

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