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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.42, 1,304.64 and 284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.42, 1,304.64 and 284.85 is: 427.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.42 : 1,304.64 = 284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.42/1,304.64 = 284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.42x = 1,304.64 × 284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.42x = 371,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,626.70/869.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.44

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