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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 874.95, 1,311.26 and 326.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 874.95, 1,311.26 and 326.58 is: 489.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    874.95 : 1,311.26 = 326.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    874.95/1,311.26 = 326.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    874.95x = 1,311.26 × 326.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    874.95x = 428,231.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,231.29/874.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.44

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