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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.50, 1,304.56 and 479.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.50, 1,304.56 and 479.01 is: 718.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.50 : 1,304.56 = 479.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.50/1,304.56 = 479.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.50x = 1,304.56 × 479.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.50x = 624,900.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,900.08/869.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 718.69

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