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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.95, 1,304.09 and 321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.95, 1,304.09 and 321.98 is: 482.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.95 : 1,304.09 = 321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.95/1,304.09 = 321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.95x = 1,304.09 × 321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.95x = 419,889.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,889.29/869.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.66

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