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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.36, 1,303.62 and 321.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.36, 1,303.62 and 321.80 is: 482.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.36 : 1,303.62 = 321.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.36/1,303.62 = 321.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.36x = 1,303.62 × 321.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.36x = 419,504.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,504.92/869.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.54

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