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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.21, 1,308.32 and 323.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.21, 1,308.32 and 323.75 is: 485.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.21 : 1,308.32 = 323.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.21/1,308.32 = 323.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.21x = 1,308.32 × 323.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.21x = 423,566.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,566.98/872.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.63

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