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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.01, 1,302.51 and 320.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.01, 1,302.51 and 320.12 is: 480.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.01 : 1,302.51 = 320.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.01/1,302.51 = 320.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.01x = 1,302.51 × 320.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.01x = 416,959.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,959.50/868.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.36

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