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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.85, 1,313.01 and 328.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.85, 1,313.01 and 328.04 is: 491.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.85 : 1,313.01 = 328.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.85/1,313.01 = 328.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.85x = 1,313.01 × 328.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.85x = 430,713.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,713.24/875.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.77

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