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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.11, 1,307.10 and 323.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.11, 1,307.10 and 323.48 is: 485.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.11 : 1,307.10 = 323.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.11/1,307.10 = 323.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.11x = 1,307.10 × 323.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.11x = 422,814.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,814.17/871.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.37

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