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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.43, 1,307.10 and 323.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.43, 1,307.10 and 323.60 is: 485.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.43 : 1,307.10 = 323.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.43/1,307.10 = 323.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.43x = 1,307.10 × 323.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.43x = 422,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,977.56/871.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.38

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