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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.43, 1,311.49 and 326.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.43, 1,311.49 and 326.62 is: 489.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.43 : 1,311.49 = 326.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.43/1,311.49 = 326.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.43x = 1,311.49 × 326.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.43x = 428,353.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,353.53/874.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.87

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