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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.02, 1,306.71 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.02, 1,306.71 and 323.46 is: 485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.02 : 1,306.71 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.02/1,306.71 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.02x = 1,306.71 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.02x = 422,668.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,668.42/871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.26

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