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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.81, 1,312.45 and 327.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.81, 1,312.45 and 327.05 is: 490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.81 : 1,312.45 = 327.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.81/1,312.45 = 327.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.81x = 1,312.45 × 327.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.81x = 429,236.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,236.15/874.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.66

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