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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.03, 1,306.46 and 323.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.03, 1,306.46 and 323.21 is: 484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.03 : 1,306.46 = 323.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.03/1,306.46 = 323.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.03x = 1,306.46 × 323.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.03x = 422,265.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,265.01/871.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.79

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