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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.45, 1,309.01 and 325.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.45, 1,309.01 and 325.08 is: 487.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.45 : 1,309.01 = 325.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.45/1,309.01 = 325.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.45x = 1,309.01 × 325.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.45x = 425,533.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,533.17/873.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.19

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