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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.88, 1,303.29 and 458.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.88, 1,303.29 and 458.04 is: 686.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.88 : 1,303.29 = 458.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.88/1,303.29 = 458.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.88x = 1,303.29 × 458.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.88x = 596,958.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,958.95/869.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.25

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