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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.48, 1,199.96 and 476.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.48, 1,199.96 and 476.58 is: 657.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.48 : 1,199.96 = 476.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.48/1,199.96 = 476.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.48x = 1,199.96 × 476.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.48x = 571,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,883.52/869.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.73

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