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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.59, 1,303.44 and 407.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.59, 1,303.44 and 407.08 is: 610.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.59 : 1,303.44 = 407.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.59/1,303.44 = 407.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.59x = 1,303.44 × 407.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.59x = 530,604.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,604.36/869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.18

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