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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.30, 1,303.31 and 321.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.30, 1,303.31 and 321.48 is: 481.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.30 : 1,303.31 = 321.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.30/1,303.31 = 321.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.30x = 1,303.31 × 321.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.30x = 418,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,986.49/869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.98

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