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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.46, 1,302.78 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.46, 1,302.78 and 283.44 is: 425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.46 : 1,302.78 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.46/1,302.78 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.46x = 1,302.78 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.46x = 369,259.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,259.96/868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.19

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