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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.93, 1,303.66 and 458.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.93, 1,303.66 and 458.23 is: 686.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.93 : 1,303.66 = 458.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.93/1,303.66 = 458.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.93x = 1,303.66 × 458.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.93x = 597,376.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,376.12/869.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.69

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