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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.89, 1,303.74 and 429.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.89, 1,303.74 and 429.47 is: 644.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.89 : 1,303.74 = 429.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.89/1,303.74 = 429.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.89x = 1,303.74 × 429.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.89x = 559,917.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,917.22/868.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.41

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