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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.88, 1,310.41 and 325.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.88, 1,310.41 and 325.71 is: 488.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.88 : 1,310.41 = 325.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.88/1,310.41 = 325.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.88x = 1,310.41 × 325.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.88x = 426,813.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,813.64/873.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.41

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