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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.74, 1,310.16 and 325.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.74, 1,310.16 and 325.47 is: 488.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.74 : 1,310.16 = 325.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.74/1,310.16 = 325.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.74x = 1,310.16 × 325.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.74x = 426,419.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,419.42/873.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.04

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