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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.13, 1,308.02 and 324.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.13, 1,308.02 and 324.30 is: 486.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.13 : 1,308.02 = 324.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.13/1,308.02 = 324.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.13x = 1,308.02 × 324.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.13x = 424,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,189.26/872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.38

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