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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.15, 1,311.28 and 326.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.15, 1,311.28 and 326.33 is: 489.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.15 : 1,311.28 = 326.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.15/1,311.28 = 326.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.15x = 1,311.28 × 326.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.15x = 427,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,907.55/874.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.51

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