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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.62, 1,312.02 and 319.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.62, 1,312.02 and 319.48 is: 479.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.62 : 1,312.02 = 319.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.62/1,312.02 = 319.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.62x = 1,312.02 × 319.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.62x = 419,162.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,162.55/874.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.25

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