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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.57, 1,304.36 and 292.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.57, 1,304.36 and 292.44 is: 438.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.57 : 1,304.36 = 292.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.57/1,304.36 = 292.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.57x = 1,304.36 × 292.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.57x = 381,445.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,445.58/869.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.66

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