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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.20, 1,302.48 and 291.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.20, 1,302.48 and 291.04 is: 436.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.20 : 1,302.48 = 291.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.20/1,302.48 = 291.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.20x = 1,302.48 × 291.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.20x = 379,073.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,073.78/868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.62

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