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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.06, 1,302.18 and 290.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.06, 1,302.18 and 290.98 is: 436.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.06 : 1,302.18 = 290.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.06/1,302.18 = 290.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.06x = 1,302.18 × 290.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.06x = 378,908.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,908.34/868.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.50

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