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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.57, 1,301.94 and 320.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.57, 1,301.94 and 320.40 is: 480.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.57 : 1,301.94 = 320.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.57/1,301.94 = 320.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.57x = 1,301.94 × 320.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.57x = 417,141.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,141.58/868.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.26

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