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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.05, 1,308.04 and 324.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.05, 1,308.04 and 324.22 is: 486.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.05 : 1,308.04 = 324.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.05/1,308.04 = 324.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.05x = 1,308.04 × 324.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.05x = 424,092.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,092.73/872.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.32

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