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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.60, 1,301.48 and 319.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.60, 1,301.48 and 319.78 is: 479.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.60 : 1,301.48 = 319.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.60/1,301.48 = 319.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.60x = 1,301.48 × 319.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.60x = 416,187.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,187.27/867.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.70

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