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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.87, 1,305.29 and 322.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.87, 1,305.29 and 322.43 is: 483.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.87 : 1,305.29 = 322.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.87/1,305.29 = 322.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.87x = 1,305.29 × 322.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.87x = 420,858.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,858.93/869.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.82

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