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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.46, 1,304.39 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.46, 1,304.39 and 321.76 is: 482.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.46 : 1,304.39 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.46/1,304.39 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.46x = 1,304.39 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.46x = 419,700.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,700.53/869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.71

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