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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.53, 1,307.34 and 316.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.53, 1,307.34 and 316.29 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.53 : 1,307.34 = 316.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.53/1,307.34 = 316.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.53x = 1,307.34 × 316.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.53x = 413,498.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,498.57/871.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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