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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.85, 1,303.68 and 406.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.85, 1,303.68 and 406.88 is: 610.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.85 : 1,303.68 = 406.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.85/1,303.68 = 406.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.85x = 1,303.68 × 406.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.85x = 530,441.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,441.32/868.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.51

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