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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.64, 1,302.68 and 320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.64, 1,302.68 and 320.84 is: 481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.64 : 1,302.68 = 320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.64/1,302.68 = 320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.64x = 1,302.68 × 320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.64x = 417,951.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,951.85/868.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.16

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