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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.65, 1,307.43 and 323.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.65, 1,307.43 and 323.46 is: 485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.65 : 1,307.43 = 323.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.65/1,307.43 = 323.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.65x = 1,307.43 × 323.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.65x = 422,901.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,901.31/871.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.17

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