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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.03, 1,309.81 and 317.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.03, 1,309.81 and 317.73 is: 476.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.03 : 1,309.81 = 317.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.03/1,309.81 = 317.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.03x = 1,309.81 × 317.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.03x = 416,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,164.34/873.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.69

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