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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.17, 1,303.80 and 321.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.17, 1,303.80 and 321.25 is: 481.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.17 : 1,303.80 = 321.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.17/1,303.80 = 321.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.17x = 1,303.80 × 321.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.17x = 418,845.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,845.75/869.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.89

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