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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.49, 1,304.30 and 382.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.49, 1,304.30 and 382.42 is: 573.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.49 : 1,304.30 = 382.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.49/1,304.30 = 382.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.49x = 1,304.30 × 382.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.49x = 498,794.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,794.29/869.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.67

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