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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.29, 1,304.17 and 284.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.29, 1,304.17 and 284.31 is: 426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.29 : 1,304.17 = 284.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.29/1,304.17 = 284.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.29x = 1,304.17 × 284.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.29x = 370,787.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,787.86/869.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.54

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