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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.29, 1,307.16 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.29, 1,307.16 and 323.46 is: 485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.29 : 1,307.16 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.29/1,307.16 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.29x = 1,307.16 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.29x = 422,813.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,813.97/871.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.27

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