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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.22, 1,302.58 and 320.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.22, 1,302.58 and 320.41 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.22 : 1,302.58 = 320.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.22/1,302.58 = 320.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.22x = 1,302.58 × 320.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.22x = 417,354.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,354.36/868.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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