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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.31, 1,307.55 and 324.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.31, 1,307.55 and 324.15 is: 485.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.31 : 1,307.55 = 324.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.31/1,307.55 = 324.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.31x = 1,307.55 × 324.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.31x = 423,842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,842.33/872.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.88

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