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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.55, 1,302.14 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.55, 1,302.14 and 320.44 is: 480.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.55 : 1,302.14 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.55/1,302.14 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.55x = 1,302.14 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.55x = 417,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,257.74/868.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.41

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