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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.92, 1,313.47 and 328.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.92, 1,313.47 and 328.09 is: 491.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.92 : 1,313.47 = 328.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.92/1,313.47 = 328.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.92x = 1,313.47 × 328.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.92x = 430,936.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,936.37/875.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.98

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