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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.86, 1,302.48 and 435.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.86, 1,302.48 and 435.51 is: 652.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.86 : 1,302.48 = 435.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.86/1,302.48 = 435.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.86x = 1,302.48 × 435.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.86x = 567,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,243.06/868.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 652.86

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