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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.08, 1,307.20 and 323.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.08, 1,307.20 and 323.28 is: 485.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.08 : 1,307.20 = 323.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.08/1,307.20 = 323.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.08x = 1,307.20 × 323.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.08x = 422,591.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,591.62/871.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.14

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