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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.85, 1,304.71 and 407.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.85, 1,304.71 and 407.51 is: 611.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.85 : 1,304.71 = 407.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.85/1,304.71 = 407.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.85x = 1,304.71 × 407.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.85x = 531,679.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,679.72/869.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.23

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