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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.56, 1,302.95 and 406.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.56, 1,302.95 and 406.27 is: 609.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.56 : 1,302.95 = 406.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.56/1,302.95 = 406.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.56x = 1,302.95 × 406.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.56x = 529,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,349.50/868.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.46

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