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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.44, 1,302.62 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.44, 1,302.62 and 283.43 is: 425.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.44 : 1,302.62 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.44/1,302.62 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.44x = 1,302.62 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.44x = 369,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,203.43/868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.13

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