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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.14, 1,302.15 and 478.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.14, 1,302.15 and 478.72 is: 717.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.14 : 1,302.15 = 478.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.14/1,302.15 = 478.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.14x = 1,302.15 × 478.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.14x = 623,365.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,365.25/869.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.22

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