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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.34, 1,303.09 and 320.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.34, 1,303.09 and 320.54 is: 481.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.34 : 1,303.09 = 320.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.34/1,303.09 = 320.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.34x = 1,303.09 × 320.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.34x = 417,685.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,685.15/868.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.01

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