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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.09, 1,300.58 and 319.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.09, 1,300.58 and 319.02 is: 478.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.09 : 1,300.58 = 319.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.09/1,300.58 = 319.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.09x = 1,300.58 × 319.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.09x = 414,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,909.44/867.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.51

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