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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.62, 1,304.73 and 383.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.62, 1,304.73 and 383.02 is: 574.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.62 : 1,304.73 = 383.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.62/1,304.73 = 383.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.62x = 1,304.73 × 383.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.62x = 499,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,737.68/869.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.66

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