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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.64, 1,304.68 and 407.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.64, 1,304.68 and 407.33 is: 611.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.64 : 1,304.68 = 407.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.64/1,304.68 = 407.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.64x = 1,304.68 × 407.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.64x = 531,434.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,434.56/869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.10

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