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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.12, 1,310.28 and 326.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.12, 1,310.28 and 326.04 is: 488.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.12 : 1,310.28 = 326.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.12/1,310.28 = 326.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.12x = 1,310.28 × 326.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.12x = 427,203.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,203.69/874.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.72

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