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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.44, 1,303.25 and 406.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.44, 1,303.25 and 406.84 is: 609.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.44 : 1,303.25 = 406.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.44/1,303.25 = 406.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.44x = 1,303.25 × 406.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.44x = 530,216.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,216.47/869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.84

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