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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.15, 1,303.95 and 321.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.15, 1,303.95 and 321.33 is: 482.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.15 : 1,303.95 = 321.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.15/1,303.95 = 321.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.15x = 1,303.95 × 321.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.15x = 419,002.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,002.54/869.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.08

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