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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.33, 1,304.45 and 407.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.33, 1,304.45 and 407.34 is: 611.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.33 : 1,304.45 = 407.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.33/1,304.45 = 407.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.33x = 1,304.45 × 407.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.33x = 531,354.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,354.66/869.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.22

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