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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.02, 1,301.22 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.02, 1,301.22 and 319.92 is: 479.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.02 : 1,301.22 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.02/1,301.22 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.02x = 1,301.22 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.02x = 416,286.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,286.30/868.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.58

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