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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.90, 1,305.03 and 322.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.90, 1,305.03 and 322.08 is: 483.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.90 : 1,305.03 = 322.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.90/1,305.03 = 322.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.90x = 1,305.03 × 322.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.90x = 420,324.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,324.06/869.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.19

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