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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.64, 1,303.39 and 458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.64, 1,303.39 and 458.51 is: 687.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.64 : 1,303.39 = 458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.64/1,303.39 = 458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.64x = 1,303.39 × 458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.64x = 597,618.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,618.74/869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.21

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