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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.36, 1,301.70 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.36, 1,301.70 and 320.44 is: 480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.36 : 1,301.70 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.36/1,301.70 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.36x = 1,301.70 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.36x = 417,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,116.75/868.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.35

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