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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.91, 1,312.17 and 327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.91, 1,312.17 and 327.08 is: 490.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.91 : 1,312.17 = 327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.91/1,312.17 = 327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.91x = 1,312.17 × 327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.91x = 429,178.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,178.00/874.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.54

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