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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.43, 1,304.17 and 382.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.43, 1,304.17 and 382.49 is: 573.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.43 : 1,304.17 = 382.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.43/1,304.17 = 382.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.43x = 1,304.17 × 382.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.43x = 498,831.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,831.98/869.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.75

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