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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.87, 1,301.58 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.87, 1,301.58 and 319.98 is: 479.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.87 : 1,301.58 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.87/1,301.58 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.87x = 1,301.58 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.87x = 416,479.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,479.57/867.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.89

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