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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.96, 1,302.83 and 435.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.96, 1,302.83 and 435.81 is: 653.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.96 : 1,302.83 = 435.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.96/1,302.83 = 435.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.96x = 1,302.83 × 435.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.96x = 567,786.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,786.34/868.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.41

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