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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869, 1,304.00 and 321.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869, 1,304.00 and 321.56 is: 482.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869 : 1,304.00 = 321.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869/1,304.00 = 321.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869x = 1,304.00 × 321.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869x = 419,315.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,315.04/869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.53

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