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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.80, 1,301.57 and 319.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.80, 1,301.57 and 319.88 is: 479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.80 : 1,301.57 = 319.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.80/1,301.57 = 319.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.80x = 1,301.57 × 319.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.80x = 416,349.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,349.07/867.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.78

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