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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.02, 1,309.10 and 317.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.02, 1,309.10 and 317.71 is: 476.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.02 : 1,309.10 = 317.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.02/1,309.10 = 317.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.02x = 1,309.10 × 317.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.02x = 415,914.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,914.16/873.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.41

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