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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.24, 1,311.68 and 326.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.24, 1,311.68 and 326.24 is: 489.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.24 : 1,311.68 = 326.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.24/1,311.68 = 326.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.24x = 1,311.68 × 326.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.24x = 427,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,922.48/874.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.48

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