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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.90, 1,304.84 and 321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.90, 1,304.84 and 321.44 is: 482.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.90 : 1,304.84 = 321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.90/1,304.84 = 321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.90x = 1,304.84 × 321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.90x = 419,422.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,422.05/869.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.15

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