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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.69, 1,312.17 and 326.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.69, 1,312.17 and 326.95 is: 490.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.69 : 1,312.17 = 326.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.69/1,312.17 = 326.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.69x = 1,312.17 × 326.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.69x = 429,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,009.48/874.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.47

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