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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 872.84, 1,308.45 and 295.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 872.84, 1,308.45 and 295.31 is: 442.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    872.84 : 1,308.45 = 295.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    872.84/1,308.45 = 295.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    872.84x = 1,308.45 × 295.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    872.84x = 386,402.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,402.75/872.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.69

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