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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.20, 1,301.47 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.20, 1,301.47 and 320.23 is: 480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.20 : 1,301.47 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.20/1,301.47 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.20x = 1,301.47 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.20x = 416,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,769.74/868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.04

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