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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.11, 1,311.17 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.11, 1,311.17 and 326.29 is: 489.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.11 : 1,311.17 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.11/1,311.17 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.11x = 1,311.17 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.11x = 427,814.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,814.14/874.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.43

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