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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.64, 1,311 and 326.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.64, 1,311 and 326.22 is: 489.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.64 : 1,311 = 326.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.64/1,311 = 326.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.64x = 1,311 × 326.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.64x = 427,674.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,674.42/873.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.53

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