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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.16, 1,301.44 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.16, 1,301.44 and 319.92 is: 479.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.16 : 1,301.44 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.16/1,301.44 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.16x = 1,301.44 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.16x = 416,356.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,356.68/868.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.59

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