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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.32, 1,302.09 and 320.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.32, 1,302.09 and 320.34 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.32 : 1,302.09 = 320.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.32/1,302.09 = 320.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.32x = 1,302.09 × 320.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.32x = 417,111.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,111.51/868.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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