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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.61, 1,302.10 and 320.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.61, 1,302.10 and 320.42 is: 480.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.61 : 1,302.10 = 320.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.61/1,302.10 = 320.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.61x = 1,302.10 × 320.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.61x = 417,218.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,218.88/868.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.33

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