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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.31, 1,306.00 and 480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.31, 1,306.00 and 480.44 is: 720.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.31 : 1,306.00 = 480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.31/1,306.00 = 480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.31x = 1,306.00 × 480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.31x = 627,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,456.70/871.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.13

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