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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.47, 1,311.58 and 326.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.47, 1,311.58 and 326.53 is: 489.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.47 : 1,311.58 = 326.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.47/1,311.58 = 326.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.47x = 1,311.58 × 326.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.47x = 428,270.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,270.22/874.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.75

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