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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.40, 1,304.20 and 458.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.40, 1,304.20 and 458.72 is: 688.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.40 : 1,304.20 = 458.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.40/1,304.20 = 458.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.40x = 1,304.20 × 458.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.40x = 598,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,262.62/869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.13

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