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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.70, 1,311.14 and 326.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.70, 1,311.14 and 326.65 is: 489.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.70 : 1,311.14 = 326.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.70/1,311.14 = 326.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.70x = 1,311.14 × 326.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.70x = 428,281.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,281.42/874.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.63

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