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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.59, 1,304.32 and 321.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.59, 1,304.32 and 321.52 is: 482.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.59 : 1,304.32 = 321.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.59/1,304.32 = 321.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.59x = 1,304.32 × 321.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.59x = 419,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,364.97/869.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.26

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