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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.08, 1,301.37 and 319.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.08, 1,301.37 and 319.98 is: 479.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.08 : 1,301.37 = 319.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.08/1,301.37 = 319.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.08x = 1,301.37 × 319.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.08x = 416,412.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,412.37/868.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.69

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