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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.92, 1,311.97 and 327.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.92, 1,311.97 and 327.09 is: 490.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.92 : 1,311.97 = 327.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.92/1,311.97 = 327.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.92x = 1,311.97 × 327.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.92x = 429,132.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,132.27/874.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.48

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