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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.80, 1,302.96 and 320.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.80, 1,302.96 and 320.94 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.80 : 1,302.96 = 320.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.80/1,302.96 = 320.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.80x = 1,302.96 × 320.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.80x = 418,171.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,171.98/868.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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