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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.30, 1,199.68 and 476.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.30, 1,199.68 and 476.34 is: 657.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.30 : 1,199.68 = 476.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.30/1,199.68 = 476.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.30x = 1,199.68 × 476.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.30x = 571,455.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,455.57/869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.37

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