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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.63, 1,303.65 and 321.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.63, 1,303.65 and 321.67 is: 482.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.63 : 1,303.65 = 321.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.63/1,303.65 = 321.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.63x = 1,303.65 × 321.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.63x = 419,345.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,345.10/869.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.21

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