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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.08, 1,301.09 and 319.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.08, 1,301.09 and 319.18 is: 478.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.08 : 1,301.09 = 319.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.08/1,301.09 = 319.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.08x = 1,301.09 × 319.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.08x = 415,277.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,277.06/867.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.94

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