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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.52, 1,304.48 and 284.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.52, 1,304.48 and 284.52 is: 426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.52 : 1,304.48 = 284.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.52/1,304.48 = 284.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.52x = 1,304.48 × 284.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.52x = 371,151.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,151.36/869.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.85

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