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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.90, 1,303.50 and 321.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.90, 1,303.50 and 321.49 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.90 : 1,303.50 = 321.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.90/1,303.50 = 321.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.90x = 1,303.50 × 321.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.90x = 419,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,062.22/868.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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