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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.82, 1,303.82 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.82, 1,303.82 and 321.65 is: 482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.82 : 1,303.82 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.82/1,303.82 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.82x = 1,303.82 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.82x = 419,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,372.09/869.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.14

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