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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.34, 1,301.90 and 435.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.34, 1,301.90 and 435.26 is: 652.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.34 : 1,301.90 = 435.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.34/1,301.90 = 435.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.34x = 1,301.90 × 435.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.34x = 566,656.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,656.31/868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.58

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