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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.76, 1,302.15 and 320.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.76, 1,302.15 and 320.33 is: 480.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.76 : 1,302.15 = 320.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.76/1,302.15 = 320.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.76x = 1,302.15 × 320.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.76x = 417,117.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,117.71/867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.68

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