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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.29, 1,304.15 and 284.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.29, 1,304.15 and 284.32 is: 426.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.29 : 1,304.15 = 284.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.29/1,304.15 = 284.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.29x = 1,304.15 × 284.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.29x = 370,797.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,797.77/869.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.55

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