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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.88, 1,304.37 and 480

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.88, 1,304.37 and 480 is: 719.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.88 : 1,304.37 = 480 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.88/1,304.37 = 480/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.88x = 1,304.37 × 480
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.88x = 626,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,097.60/869.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.75

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