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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.64, 1,300.68 and 319.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.64, 1,300.68 and 319.69 is: 479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.64 : 1,300.68 = 319.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.64/1,300.68 = 319.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.64x = 1,300.68 × 319.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.64x = 415,814.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,814.39/867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.25

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