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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869, 1,303.35 and 284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869, 1,303.35 and 284.42 is: 426.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869 : 1,303.35 = 284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869/1,303.35 = 284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869x = 1,303.35 × 284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869x = 370,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,698.81/869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.58

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