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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.31, 1,301.13 and 319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.31, 1,301.13 and 319.55 is: 479.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.31 : 1,301.13 = 319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.31/1,301.13 = 319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.31x = 1,301.13 × 319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.31x = 415,769.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,769.59/867.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.38

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