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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.35, 1,302.40 and 320.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.35, 1,302.40 and 320.53 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.35 : 1,302.40 = 320.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.35/1,302.40 = 320.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.35x = 1,302.40 × 320.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.35x = 417,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,458.27/868.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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