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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.46, 1,295.60 and 469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.46, 1,295.60 and 469.13 is: 703.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.46 : 1,295.60 = 469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.46/1,295.60 = 469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.46x = 1,295.60 × 469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.46x = 607,797.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,797.18/864.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.10

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