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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.71, 1,312.08 and 326.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.71, 1,312.08 and 326.78 is: 490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.71 : 1,312.08 = 326.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.71/1,312.08 = 326.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.71x = 1,312.08 × 326.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.71x = 428,761.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,761.50/874.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.18

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