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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.05, 1,314.35 and 328.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.05, 1,314.35 and 328.49 is: 492.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.05 : 1,314.35 = 328.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.05/1,314.35 = 328.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.05x = 1,314.35 × 328.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.05x = 431,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,750.83/876.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.84

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