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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.59, 1,302.82 and 320.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.59, 1,302.82 and 320.67 is: 480.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.59 : 1,302.82 = 320.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.59/1,302.82 = 320.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.59x = 1,302.82 × 320.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.59x = 417,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,775.29/868.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.98

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