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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.84, 1,304.02 and 407.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.84, 1,304.02 and 407.38 is: 610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.84 : 1,304.02 = 407.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.84/1,304.02 = 407.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.84x = 1,304.02 × 407.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.84x = 531,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,231.67/869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.72

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