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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.30, 1,300.77 and 319.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.30, 1,300.77 and 319.50 is: 479.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.30 : 1,300.77 = 319.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.30/1,300.77 = 319.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.30x = 1,300.77 × 319.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.30x = 415,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,596.02/867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.18

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