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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.67, 1,304.86 and 321.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.67, 1,304.86 and 321.90 is: 482.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.67 : 1,304.86 = 321.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.67/1,304.86 = 321.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.67x = 1,304.86 × 321.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.67x = 420,034.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,034.43/869.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.98

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