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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.17, 1,302.44 and 291.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.17, 1,302.44 and 291.03 is: 436.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.17 : 1,302.44 = 291.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.17/1,302.44 = 291.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.17x = 1,302.44 × 291.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.17x = 379,047.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,047.66/868.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.61

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