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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.17, 1,301.00 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.17, 1,301.00 and 319.37 is: 479.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.17 : 1,301.00 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.17/1,301.00 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.17x = 1,301.00 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.17x = 415,492.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,492.27/867.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.13

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