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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.46, 1,302.68 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.46, 1,302.68 and 320.63 is: 480.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.46 : 1,302.68 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.46/1,302.68 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.46x = 1,302.68 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.46x = 417,678.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,678.29/868.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.94

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