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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.01, 1,301.41 and 320.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.01, 1,301.41 and 320.05 is: 479.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.01 : 1,301.41 = 320.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.01/1,301.41 = 320.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.01x = 1,301.41 × 320.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.01x = 416,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,508.16/868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.84

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