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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.24, 1,300.25 and 319.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.24, 1,300.25 and 319.35 is: 478.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.24 : 1,300.25 = 319.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.24/1,300.25 = 319.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.24x = 1,300.25 × 319.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.24x = 415,233.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,233.21/867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.80

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