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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.18, 1,302.09 and 406.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.18, 1,302.09 and 406.18 is: 609.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.18 : 1,302.09 = 406.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.18/1,302.09 = 406.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.18x = 1,302.09 × 406.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.18x = 528,882.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,882.92/868.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.19

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