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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.09, 1,302.07 and 320.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.09, 1,302.07 and 320.17 is: 480.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.09 : 1,302.07 = 320.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.09/1,302.07 = 320.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.09x = 1,302.07 × 320.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.09x = 416,883.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,883.75/868.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.23

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