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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.68, 1,303.62 and 458.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.68, 1,303.62 and 458.56 is: 687.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.68 : 1,303.62 = 458.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.68/1,303.62 = 458.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.68x = 1,303.62 × 458.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.68x = 597,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,787.99/869.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.37

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