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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.24, 1,303.90 and 321.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.24, 1,303.90 and 321.12 is: 481.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.24 : 1,303.90 = 321.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.24/1,303.90 = 321.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.24x = 1,303.90 × 321.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.24x = 418,708.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,708.37/869.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.69

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