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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.98, 1,304.24 and 321.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.98, 1,304.24 and 321.82 is: 482.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.98 : 1,304.24 = 321.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.98/1,304.24 = 321.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.98x = 1,304.24 × 321.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.98x = 419,730.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,730.52/869.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.46

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