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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.91, 1,304.24 and 457.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.91, 1,304.24 and 457.97 is: 687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.91 : 1,304.24 = 457.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.91/1,304.24 = 457.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.91x = 1,304.24 × 457.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.91x = 597,293.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,293.98/868.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.41

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