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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.59, 1,301.54 and 320.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.59, 1,301.54 and 320.63 is: 480.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.59 : 1,301.54 = 320.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.59/1,301.54 = 320.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.59x = 1,301.54 × 320.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.59x = 417,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,304.66/868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.44

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