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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.26, 1,311.90 and 326.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.26, 1,311.90 and 326.82 is: 490.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.26 : 1,311.90 = 326.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.26/1,311.90 = 326.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.26x = 1,311.90 × 326.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.26x = 428,755.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,755.16/874.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.42

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