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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.15, 1,300.92 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.15, 1,300.92 and 319.44 is: 479.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.15 : 1,300.92 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.15/1,300.92 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.15x = 1,300.92 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.15x = 415,565.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,565.88/867.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.23

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