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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.33, 1,199.67 and 476.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.33, 1,199.67 and 476.35 is: 657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.33 : 1,199.67 = 476.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.33/1,199.67 = 476.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.33x = 1,199.67 × 476.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.33x = 571,460.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,460.42/869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.36

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