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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.81, 1,307.67 and 323.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.81, 1,307.67 and 323.98 is: 485.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.81 : 1,307.67 = 323.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.81/1,307.67 = 323.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.81x = 1,307.67 × 323.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.81x = 423,658.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,658.93/871.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.95

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