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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.44, 1,304.80 and 321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.44, 1,304.80 and 321.98 is: 483.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.44 : 1,304.80 = 321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.44/1,304.80 = 321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.44x = 1,304.80 × 321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.44x = 420,119.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,119.50/869.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.21

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