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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.70, 1,304.07 and 431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.70, 1,304.07 and 431.01 is: 646.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.70 : 1,304.07 = 431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.70/1,304.07 = 431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.70x = 1,304.07 × 431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.70x = 562,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,067.21/869.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.28

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