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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.18, 1,310.86 and 325.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.18, 1,310.86 and 325.97 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.18 : 1,310.86 = 325.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.18/1,310.86 = 325.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.18x = 1,310.86 × 325.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.18x = 427,294.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,294.89/874.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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