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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.14, 1,301.04 and 319.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.14, 1,301.04 and 319.80 is: 479.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.14 : 1,301.04 = 319.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.14/1,301.04 = 319.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.14x = 1,301.04 × 319.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.14x = 416,072.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,072.59/868.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.27

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