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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.88, 1,304.10 and 436.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.88, 1,304.10 and 436.28 is: 654.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.88 : 1,304.10 = 436.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.88/1,304.10 = 436.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.88x = 1,304.10 × 436.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.88x = 568,952.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,952.75/868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.81

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