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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.02, 1,306.10 and 315.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.02, 1,306.10 and 315.71 is: 473.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.02 : 1,306.10 = 315.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.02/1,306.10 = 315.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.02x = 1,306.10 × 315.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.02x = 412,350.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,350.19/871.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.41

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