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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.01, 1,300.62 and 319.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.01, 1,300.62 and 319.58 is: 479.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.01 : 1,300.62 = 319.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.01/1,300.62 = 319.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.01x = 1,300.62 × 319.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.01x = 415,645.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,645.64/867.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.40

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