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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.78, 1,303.06 and 313.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.78, 1,303.06 and 313.43 is: 470.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.78 : 1,303.06 = 313.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.78/1,303.06 = 313.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.78x = 1,303.06 × 313.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.78x = 408,420.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,420.44/868.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.11

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