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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.32, 1,301.16 and 457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.32, 1,301.16 and 457.88 is: 685.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.32 : 1,301.16 = 457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.32/1,301.16 = 457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.32x = 1,301.16 × 457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.32x = 595,775.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,775.14/869.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.33

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