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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.42, 1,302.84 and 291.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.42, 1,302.84 and 291.28 is: 436.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.42 : 1,302.84 = 291.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.42/1,302.84 = 291.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.42x = 1,302.84 × 291.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.42x = 379,491.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,491.24/868.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.99

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