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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.56, 1,304.70 and 458.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.56, 1,304.70 and 458.99 is: 688.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.56 : 1,304.70 = 458.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.56/1,304.70 = 458.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.56x = 1,304.70 × 458.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.56x = 598,844.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,844.25/869.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.68

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