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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.48, 1,308.80 and 324.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.48, 1,308.80 and 324.96 is: 487.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.48 : 1,308.80 = 324.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.48/1,308.80 = 324.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.48x = 1,308.80 × 324.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.48x = 425,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,307.65/872.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.47

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