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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.05, 1,302.48 and 436.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.05, 1,302.48 and 436.33 is: 653.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.05 : 1,302.48 = 436.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.05/1,302.48 = 436.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.05x = 1,302.48 × 436.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.05x = 568,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,311.10/869.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.95

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