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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.99, 1,301.34 and 320.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.99, 1,301.34 and 320.07 is: 479.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.99 : 1,301.34 = 320.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.99/1,301.34 = 320.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.99x = 1,301.34 × 320.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.99x = 416,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,525.97/867.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.87

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