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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.33, 1,300.25 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.33, 1,300.25 and 319.23 is: 478.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.33 : 1,300.25 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.33/1,300.25 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.33x = 1,300.25 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.33x = 415,079.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,079.61/867.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.57

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