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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.32, 1,199.66 and 476.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.32, 1,199.66 and 476.38 is: 657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.32 : 1,199.66 = 476.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.32/1,199.66 = 476.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.32x = 1,199.66 × 476.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.32x = 571,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,485.65/869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.40

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