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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.66, 1,303.01 and 320.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.66, 1,303.01 and 320.56 is: 480.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.66 : 1,303.01 = 320.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.66/1,303.01 = 320.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.66x = 1,303.01 × 320.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.66x = 417,691.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 417,691.28/868.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.85

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