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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.03, 1,302.23 and 320.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.03, 1,302.23 and 320.20 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.03 : 1,302.23 = 320.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.03/1,302.23 = 320.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.03x = 1,302.23 × 320.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.03x = 416,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,971.59/868.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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