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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.35, 1,302.72 and 320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.35, 1,302.72 and 320.55 is: 480.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.35 : 1,302.72 = 320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.35/1,302.72 = 320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.35x = 1,302.72 × 320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.35x = 417,586.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,586.90/868.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.90

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