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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.30, 1,301.49 and 319.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.30, 1,301.49 and 319.49 is: 479.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.30 : 1,301.49 = 319.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.30/1,301.49 = 319.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.30x = 1,301.49 × 319.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.30x = 415,806.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,806.53/867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.43

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