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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.95, 1,302.27 and 479.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.95, 1,302.27 and 479.04 is: 717.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.95 : 1,302.27 = 479.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.95/1,302.27 = 479.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.95x = 1,302.27 × 479.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.95x = 623,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,839.42/868.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.92

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