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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.51, 1,303.10 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.51, 1,303.10 and 321.07 is: 481.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.51 : 1,303.10 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.51/1,303.10 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.51x = 1,303.10 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.51x = 418,386.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,386.32/868.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.73

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