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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.45, 1,313.21 and 327.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.45, 1,313.21 and 327.58 is: 491.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.45 : 1,313.21 = 327.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.45/1,313.21 = 327.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.45x = 1,313.21 × 327.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.45x = 430,178.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,178.87/875.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.38

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