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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.79, 1,312.41 and 326.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.79, 1,312.41 and 326.98 is: 490.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.79 : 1,312.41 = 326.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.79/1,312.41 = 326.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.79x = 1,312.41 × 326.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.79x = 429,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,129.77/874.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.55

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