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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.87, 1,312.59 and 327.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.87, 1,312.59 and 327.10 is: 490.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.87 : 1,312.59 = 327.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.87/1,312.59 = 327.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.87x = 1,312.59 × 327.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.87x = 429,348.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,348.19/874.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.76

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