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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.98, 1,303.33 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.98, 1,303.33 and 321.03 is: 481.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.98 : 1,303.33 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.98/1,303.33 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.98x = 1,303.33 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.98x = 418,408.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,408.03/868.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.49

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