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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.59, 1,310.45 and 288.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.59, 1,310.45 and 288.46 is: 432.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.59 : 1,310.45 = 288.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.59/1,310.45 = 288.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.59x = 1,310.45 × 288.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.59x = 378,015.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,015.04/873.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.72

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