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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.81, 1,304.24 and 321.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.81, 1,304.24 and 321.91 is: 482.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.81 : 1,304.24 = 321.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.81/1,304.24 = 321.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.81x = 1,304.24 × 321.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.81x = 419,843.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,843.03/869.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.69

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