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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.48, 1,308.51 and 295.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.48, 1,308.51 and 295.35 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.48 : 1,308.51 = 295.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.48/1,308.51 = 295.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.48x = 1,308.51 × 295.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.48x = 386,468.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,468.43/872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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