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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.63, 1,307.96 and 324.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.63, 1,307.96 and 324.19 is: 486.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.63 : 1,307.96 = 324.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.63/1,307.96 = 324.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.63x = 1,307.96 × 324.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.63x = 424,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,027.55/871.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.48

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