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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.90, 1,304.88 and 322.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.90, 1,304.88 and 322.22 is: 483.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.90 : 1,304.88 = 322.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.90/1,304.88 = 322.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.90x = 1,304.88 × 322.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.90x = 420,458.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,458.43/869.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.34

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