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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.38, 1,199.75 and 476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.38, 1,199.75 and 476.41 is: 657.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.38 : 1,199.75 = 476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.38/1,199.75 = 476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.38x = 1,199.75 × 476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.38x = 571,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,566.39/869.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.44

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