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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.28, 1,308.40 and 324.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.28, 1,308.40 and 324.25 is: 486.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.28 : 1,308.40 = 324.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.28/1,308.40 = 324.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.28x = 1,308.40 × 324.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.28x = 424,248.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,248.70/872.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.37

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