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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.93, 1,304.18 and 321.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.93, 1,304.18 and 321.76 is: 482.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.93 : 1,304.18 = 321.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.93/1,304.18 = 321.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.93x = 1,304.18 × 321.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.93x = 419,632.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,632.96/869.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.38

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