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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.37, 1,302.51 and 320.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.37, 1,302.51 and 320.51 is: 480.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.37 : 1,302.51 = 320.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.37/1,302.51 = 320.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.37x = 1,302.51 × 320.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.37x = 417,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,467.48/868.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.75

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