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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.24, 1,304.39 and 458.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.24, 1,304.39 and 458.67 is: 688.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.24 : 1,304.39 = 458.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.24/1,304.39 = 458.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.24x = 1,304.39 × 458.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.24x = 598,284.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,284.56/869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.28

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