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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.12, 1,301.27 and 456.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.12, 1,301.27 and 456.99 is: 685.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.12 : 1,301.27 = 456.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.12/1,301.27 = 456.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.12x = 1,301.27 × 456.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.12x = 594,667.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,667.53/868.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.01

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