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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868, 1,301.68 and 320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868, 1,301.68 and 320.08 is: 480.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868 : 1,301.68 = 320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868/1,301.68 = 320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868x = 1,301.68 × 320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868x = 416,641.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,641.73/868
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.00

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