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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.53, 1,300.50 and 319.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.53, 1,300.50 and 319.30 is: 478.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.53 : 1,300.50 = 319.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.53/1,300.50 = 319.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.53x = 1,300.50 × 319.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.53x = 415,249.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,249.65/867.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.66

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