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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.17, 1,311.15 and 326.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.17, 1,311.15 and 326.29 is: 489.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.17 : 1,311.15 = 326.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.17/1,311.15 = 326.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.17x = 1,311.15 × 326.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.17x = 427,815.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,815.13/874.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.40

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