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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.88, 1,305.04 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.88, 1,305.04 and 322.22 is: 483.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.88 : 1,305.04 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.88/1,305.04 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.88x = 1,305.04 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.88x = 420,509.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,509.99/869.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.41

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