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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.38, 1,308.54 and 324.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.38, 1,308.54 and 324.23 is: 486.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.38 : 1,308.54 = 324.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.38/1,308.54 = 324.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.38x = 1,308.54 × 324.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.38x = 424,267.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,267.92/872.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.34

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