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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.38, 1,301.43 and 406.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.38, 1,301.43 and 406.11 is: 608.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.38 : 1,301.43 = 406.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.38/1,301.43 = 406.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.38x = 1,301.43 × 406.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.38x = 528,523.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,523.74/868.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.63

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