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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.83, 1,311.47 and 326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.83, 1,311.47 and 326.64 is: 489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.83 : 1,311.47 = 326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.83/1,311.47 = 326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.83x = 1,311.47 × 326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.83x = 428,378.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,378.56/874.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.67

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