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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.46, 1,311.71 and 326.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.46, 1,311.71 and 326.66 is: 489.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.46 : 1,311.71 = 326.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.46/1,311.71 = 326.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.46x = 1,311.71 × 326.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.46x = 428,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,475.00/874.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.99

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