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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.50, 1,302.45 and 406.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.50, 1,302.45 and 406.20 is: 609.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.50 : 1,302.45 = 406.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.50/1,302.45 = 406.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.50x = 1,302.45 × 406.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.50x = 529,055.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,055.19/868.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.16

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