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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.23, 1,304.43 and 321.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.23, 1,304.43 and 321.85 is: 482.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.23 : 1,304.43 = 321.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.23/1,304.43 = 321.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.23x = 1,304.43 × 321.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.23x = 419,830.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,830.80/869.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.99

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