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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.96, 1,305.32 and 322.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.96, 1,305.32 and 322.02 is: 483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.96 : 1,305.32 = 322.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.96/1,305.32 = 322.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.96x = 1,305.32 × 322.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.96x = 420,337.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 420,337.54/869.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.17

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