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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.07, 1,310.42 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.07, 1,310.42 and 326.18 is: 489.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.07 : 1,310.42 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.07/1,310.42 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.07x = 1,310.42 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.07x = 427,432.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,432.80/874.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.01

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