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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.30, 1,304.45 and 321.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.30, 1,304.45 and 321.86 is: 482.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.30 : 1,304.45 = 321.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.30/1,304.45 = 321.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.30x = 1,304.45 × 321.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.30x = 419,847.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,847.61/869.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.97

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