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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.51, 1,310.31 and 325.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.51, 1,310.31 and 325.86 is: 488.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.51 : 1,310.31 = 325.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.51/1,310.31 = 325.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.51x = 1,310.31 × 325.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.51x = 426,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,977.62/873.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.81

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