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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.09, 1,309.41 and 324.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.09, 1,309.41 and 324.98 is: 487.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.09 : 1,309.41 = 324.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.09/1,309.41 = 324.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.09x = 1,309.41 × 324.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.09x = 425,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,525.51/873.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.38

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