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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.44, 1,301.84 and 319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.44, 1,301.84 and 319.97 is: 480.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.44 : 1,301.84 = 319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.44/1,301.84 = 319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.44x = 1,301.84 × 319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.44x = 416,549.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,549.74/867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.21

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