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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.12, 1,303.62 and 321.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.12, 1,303.62 and 321.14 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.12 : 1,303.62 = 321.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.12/1,303.62 = 321.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.12x = 1,303.62 × 321.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.12x = 418,644.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,644.53/869.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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