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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.65, 1,312.49 and 327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.65, 1,312.49 and 327.21 is: 491.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.65 : 1,312.49 = 327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.65/1,312.49 = 327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.65x = 1,312.49 × 327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.65x = 429,459.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,459.85/874.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.01

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