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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.62, 1,311.08 and 326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.62, 1,311.08 and 326.42 is: 489.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.62 : 1,311.08 = 326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.62/1,311.08 = 326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.62x = 1,311.08 × 326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.62x = 427,962.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,962.73/874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.31

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