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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.62, 1,310.09 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.62, 1,310.09 and 325.67 is: 488.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.62 : 1,310.09 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.62/1,310.09 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.62x = 1,310.09 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.62x = 426,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,658.66/873.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.38

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