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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.88, 1,303.39 and 321.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.88, 1,303.39 and 321.06 is: 481.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.88 : 1,303.39 = 321.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.88/1,303.39 = 321.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.88x = 1,303.39 × 321.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.88x = 418,471.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,471.68/868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.62

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