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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.35, 1,310.26 and 325.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.35, 1,310.26 and 325.59 is: 488.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.35 : 1,310.26 = 325.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.35/1,310.26 = 325.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.35x = 1,310.26 × 325.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.35x = 426,606.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,606.74/873.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.47

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