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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 871.82, 1,307.96 and 324.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 871.82, 1,307.96 and 324.16 is: 486.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    871.82 : 1,307.96 = 324.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    871.82/1,307.96 = 324.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    871.82x = 1,307.96 × 324.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    871.82x = 423,988.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,988.31/871.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.33

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