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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.62, 1,302.36 and 479.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.62, 1,302.36 and 479.02 is: 717.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.62 : 1,302.36 = 479.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.62/1,302.36 = 479.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.62x = 1,302.36 × 479.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.62x = 623,856.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,856.49/869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.39

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