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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.04, 1,302.84 and 320.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.04, 1,302.84 and 320.90 is: 481.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.04 : 1,302.84 = 320.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.04/1,302.84 = 320.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.04x = 1,302.84 × 320.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.04x = 418,081.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,081.36/869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.08

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