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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.41, 1,304.09 and 284.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.41, 1,304.09 and 284.46 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.41 : 1,304.09 = 284.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.41/1,304.09 = 284.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.41x = 1,304.09 × 284.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.41x = 370,961.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,961.44/869.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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