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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.76, 1,311.50 and 319.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.76, 1,311.50 and 319.28 is: 478.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.76 : 1,311.50 = 319.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.76/1,311.50 = 319.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.76x = 1,311.50 × 319.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.76x = 418,735.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,735.72/874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.69

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