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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.69, 1,311.23 and 326.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.69, 1,311.23 and 326.31 is: 489.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.69 : 1,311.23 = 326.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.69/1,311.23 = 326.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.69x = 1,311.23 × 326.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.69x = 427,867.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,867.46/873.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.72

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