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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.39, 1,301.83 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.39, 1,301.83 and 320.22 is: 480.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.39 : 1,301.83 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.39/1,301.83 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.39x = 1,301.83 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.39x = 416,871.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,871.20/868.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.05

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