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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.97, 1,301.95 and 319.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.97, 1,301.95 and 319.91 is: 479.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.97 : 1,301.95 = 319.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.97/1,301.95 = 319.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.97x = 1,301.95 × 319.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.97x = 416,506.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,506.82/867.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.86

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