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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.35, 1,306.62 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.35, 1,306.62 and 323.79 is: 485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.35 : 1,306.62 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.35/1,306.62 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.35x = 1,306.62 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.35x = 423,070.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,070.49/871.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.53

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