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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.08, 1,310.24 and 326.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.08, 1,310.24 and 326.16 is: 488.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.08 : 1,310.24 = 326.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.08/1,310.24 = 326.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.08x = 1,310.24 × 326.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.08x = 427,347.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,347.88/874.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.91

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