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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.42, 1,199.81 and 476.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.42, 1,199.81 and 476.44 is: 657.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.42 : 1,199.81 = 476.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.42/1,199.81 = 476.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.42x = 1,199.81 × 476.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.42x = 571,635.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,635.67/869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.49

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