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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.80, 1,307.46 and 323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.80, 1,307.46 and 323.94 is: 485.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.80 : 1,307.46 = 323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.80/1,307.46 = 323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.80x = 1,307.46 × 323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.80x = 423,538.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,538.59/871.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.82

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