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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.92, 1,311.38 and 326.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.92, 1,311.38 and 326.48 is: 489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.92 : 1,311.38 = 326.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.92/1,311.38 = 326.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.92x = 1,311.38 × 326.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.92x = 428,131.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,131.15/873.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.90

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