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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.00, 1,305.97 and 322.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.00, 1,305.97 and 322.73 is: 483.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.00 : 1,305.97 = 322.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.00/1,305.97 = 322.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.00x = 1,305.97 × 322.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.00x = 421,482.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,482.42/871.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.90

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