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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.48, 1,313.18 and 327.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.48, 1,313.18 and 327.62 is: 491.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.48 : 1,313.18 = 327.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.48/1,313.18 = 327.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.48x = 1,313.18 × 327.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.48x = 430,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,228.13/875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.42

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