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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.59, 1,307.32 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.59, 1,307.32 and 323.52 is: 485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.59 : 1,307.32 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.59/1,307.32 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.59x = 1,307.32 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.59x = 422,944.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,944.17/871.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.26

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