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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.76, 1,305.18 and 322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.76, 1,305.18 and 322.07 is: 483.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.76 : 1,305.18 = 322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.76/1,305.18 = 322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.76x = 1,305.18 × 322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.76x = 420,352.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,352.80/869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.30

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