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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.98, 1,303.16 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.98, 1,303.16 and 406.68 is: 609.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.98 : 1,303.16 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.98/1,303.16 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.98x = 1,303.16 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.98x = 529,969.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,969.11/868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.87

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