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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.39, 1,306.68 and 323.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.39, 1,306.68 and 323.20 is: 484.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.39 : 1,306.68 = 323.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.39/1,306.68 = 323.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.39x = 1,306.68 × 323.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.39x = 422,318.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,318.98/871.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.65

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