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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.87, 1,310.46 and 325.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.87, 1,310.46 and 325.93 is: 488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.87 : 1,310.46 = 325.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.87/1,310.46 = 325.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.87x = 1,310.46 × 325.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.87x = 427,111.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,111.68/873.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.76

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