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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.33, 1,308.17 and 324.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.33, 1,308.17 and 324.50 is: 486.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.33 : 1,308.17 = 324.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.33/1,308.17 = 324.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.33x = 1,308.17 × 324.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.33x = 424,493.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,493.00/872.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.62

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