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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.64, 1,301.60 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.64, 1,301.60 and 320.22 is: 480.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.64 : 1,301.60 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.64/1,301.60 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.64x = 1,301.60 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.64x = 416,798.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,798.35/867.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.38

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