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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.43, 1,302.26 and 320.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.43, 1,302.26 and 320.23 is: 480.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.43 : 1,302.26 = 320.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.43/1,302.26 = 320.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.43x = 1,302.26 × 320.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.43x = 417,017.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,017.86/868.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.20

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