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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.76, 1,304.82 and 321.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.76, 1,304.82 and 321.99 is: 483.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.76 : 1,304.82 = 321.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.76/1,304.82 = 321.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.76x = 1,304.82 × 321.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.76x = 420,138.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,138.99/869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.05

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