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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.65, 1,307.34 and 323.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.65, 1,307.34 and 323.70 is: 485.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.65 : 1,307.34 = 323.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.65/1,307.34 = 323.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.65x = 1,307.34 × 323.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.65x = 423,185.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,185.96/871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.50

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