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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.70, 1,310.38 and 325.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.70, 1,310.38 and 325.91 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.70 : 1,310.38 = 325.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.70/1,310.38 = 325.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.70x = 1,310.38 × 325.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.70x = 427,065.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,065.95/873.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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