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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.64, 1,303.16 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.64, 1,303.16 and 320.94 is: 481.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.64 : 1,303.16 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.64/1,303.16 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.64x = 1,303.16 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.64x = 418,234.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,234.57/868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.48

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