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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.90, 1,301.84 and 319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.90, 1,301.84 and 319.86 is: 479.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.90 : 1,301.84 = 319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.90/1,301.84 = 319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.90x = 1,301.84 × 319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.90x = 416,406.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,406.54/867.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.79

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