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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868.99, 1,302.84 and 321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868.99, 1,302.84 and 321.07 is: 481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868.99 : 1,302.84 = 321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868.99/1,302.84 = 321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868.99x = 1,302.84 × 321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868.99x = 418,302.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,302.84/868.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.37

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