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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.13, 1,302.37 and 320.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.13, 1,302.37 and 320.32 is: 480.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.13 : 1,302.37 = 320.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.13/1,302.37 = 320.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.13x = 1,302.37 × 320.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.13x = 417,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,175.16/868.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.54

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