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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.61, 1,310.20 and 326.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.61, 1,310.20 and 326.05 is: 488.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.61 : 1,310.20 = 326.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.61/1,310.20 = 326.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.61x = 1,310.20 × 326.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.61x = 427,190.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,190.71/873.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.99

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