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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.32, 1,307.42 and 323.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.32, 1,307.42 and 323.56 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.32 : 1,307.42 = 323.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.32/1,307.42 = 323.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.32x = 1,307.42 × 323.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.32x = 423,026.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,026.36/871.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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