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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.52, 1,301.52 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.52, 1,301.52 and 319.68 is: 479.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.52 : 1,301.52 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.52/1,301.52 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.52x = 1,301.52 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.52x = 416,069.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,069.91/867.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.61

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