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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.46, 1,309.17 and 325.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.46, 1,309.17 and 325.29 is: 487.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.46 : 1,309.17 = 325.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.46/1,309.17 = 325.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.46x = 1,309.17 × 325.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.46x = 425,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,859.91/873.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 487.56

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