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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.46, 1,308.64 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.46, 1,308.64 and 295.32 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.46 : 1,308.64 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.46/1,308.64 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.46x = 1,308.64 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.46x = 386,467.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,467.56/872.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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