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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.88, 1,303.44 and 321.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.88, 1,303.44 and 321.02 is: 481.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.88 : 1,303.44 = 321.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.88/1,303.44 = 321.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.88x = 1,303.44 × 321.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.88x = 418,430.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,430.31/868.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.57

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