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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.17, 1,307.33 and 323.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.17, 1,307.33 and 323.36 is: 485.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.17 : 1,307.33 = 323.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.17/1,307.33 = 323.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.17x = 1,307.33 × 323.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.17x = 422,736.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,736.19/871.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.25

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