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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.35, 1,317.96 and 323.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.35, 1,317.96 and 323.61 is: 485.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.35 : 1,317.96 = 323.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.35/1,317.96 = 323.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.35x = 1,317.96 × 323.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.35x = 426,500.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,500.09/879.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.02

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