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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.90, 1,304.85 and 383.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.90, 1,304.85 and 383.28 is: 574.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.90 : 1,304.85 = 383.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.90/1,304.85 = 383.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.90x = 1,304.85 × 383.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.90x = 500,122.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,122.91/869.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.92

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