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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.69, 1,301.13 and 319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.69, 1,301.13 and 319.77 is: 479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.69 : 1,301.13 = 319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.69/1,301.13 = 319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.69x = 1,301.13 × 319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.69x = 416,062.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,062.34/867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.51

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