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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.11, 1,300.86 and 319.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.11, 1,300.86 and 319.34 is: 479.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.11 : 1,300.86 = 319.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.11/1,300.86 = 319.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.11x = 1,300.86 × 319.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.11x = 415,410.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,410.13/867.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.08

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