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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.20, 1,302.30 and 320.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.20, 1,302.30 and 320.45 is: 480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.20 : 1,302.30 = 320.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.20/1,302.30 = 320.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.20x = 1,302.30 × 320.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.20x = 417,315.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,315.52/868.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.67

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