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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.73, 1,307.45 and 323.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.73, 1,307.45 and 323.78 is: 485.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.73 : 1,307.45 = 323.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.73/1,307.45 = 323.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.73x = 1,307.45 × 323.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.73x = 423,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,320.43/871.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.61

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