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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.71, 1,308.05 and 324.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.71, 1,308.05 and 324.54 is: 486.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.71 : 1,308.05 = 324.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.71/1,308.05 = 324.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.71x = 1,308.05 × 324.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.71x = 424,514.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,514.14/872.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.43

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