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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.46, 1,312.22 and 327.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.46, 1,312.22 and 327.30 is: 490.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.46 : 1,312.22 = 327.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.46/1,312.22 = 327.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.46x = 1,312.22 × 327.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.46x = 429,489.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,489.61/875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.59

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