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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.13, 1,301.92 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.13, 1,301.92 and 320.16 is: 480.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.13 : 1,301.92 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.13/1,301.92 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.13x = 1,301.92 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.13x = 416,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,821.91/868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.14

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