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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.17, 1,301.27 and 450.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.17, 1,301.27 and 450.53 is: 675.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.17 : 1,301.27 = 450.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.17/1,301.27 = 450.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.17x = 1,301.27 × 450.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.17x = 586,252.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,252.41/868.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.27

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