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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.10, 1,300.67 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.10, 1,300.67 and 319.34 is: 479.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.10 : 1,300.67 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.10/1,300.67 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.10x = 1,300.67 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.10x = 415,355.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,355.96/867.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.02

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