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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.45, 1,312.47 and 327.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.45, 1,312.47 and 327.33 is: 490.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.45 : 1,312.47 = 327.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.45/1,312.47 = 327.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.45x = 1,312.47 × 327.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.45x = 429,610.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,610.81/875.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.73

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