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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.10, 1,301.49 and 478.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.10, 1,301.49 and 478.26 is: 717.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.10 : 1,301.49 = 478.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.10/1,301.49 = 478.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.10x = 1,301.49 × 478.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.10x = 622,450.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,450.61/868.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.03

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