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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.11, 1,306.53 and 323.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.11, 1,306.53 and 323.01 is: 484.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.11 : 1,306.53 = 323.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.11/1,306.53 = 323.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.11x = 1,306.53 × 323.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.11x = 422,022.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,022.26/871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.46

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