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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.36, 1,303.44 and 458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.36, 1,303.44 and 458.72 is: 687.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.36 : 1,303.44 = 458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.36/1,303.44 = 458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.36x = 1,303.44 × 458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.36x = 597,914.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,914.00/869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.76

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