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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.64, 1,304.13 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.64, 1,304.13 and 321.66 is: 482.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.64 : 1,304.13 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.64/1,304.13 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.64x = 1,304.13 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.64x = 419,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,486.46/869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.37

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