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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.46, 1,304.22 and 436.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.46, 1,304.22 and 436.38 is: 654.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.46 : 1,304.22 = 436.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.46/1,304.22 = 436.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.46x = 1,304.22 × 436.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.46x = 569,135.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,135.52/869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 654.59

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