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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.31, 1,314.45 and 414.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.31, 1,314.45 and 414.31 is: 621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.31 : 1,314.45 = 414.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.31/1,314.45 = 414.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.31x = 1,314.45 × 414.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.31x = 544,589.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,589.78/876.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.46

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