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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.13, 1,308.41 and 324.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.13, 1,308.41 and 324.46 is: 486.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.13 : 1,308.41 = 324.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.13/1,308.41 = 324.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.13x = 1,308.41 × 324.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.13x = 424,526.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,526.71/872.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.77

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