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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.64, 1,311.44 and 326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.64, 1,311.44 and 326.18 is: 489.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.64 : 1,311.44 = 326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.64/1,311.44 = 326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.64x = 1,311.44 × 326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.64x = 427,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,767.15/874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.08

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