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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.41, 1,311.62 and 326.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.41, 1,311.62 and 326.85 is: 490.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.41 : 1,311.62 = 326.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.41/1,311.62 = 326.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.41x = 1,311.62 × 326.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.41x = 428,696.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,696.44/874.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.27

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