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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.44, 1,315.34 and 329.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.44, 1,315.34 and 329.02 is: 493.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.44 : 1,315.34 = 329.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.44/1,315.34 = 329.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.44x = 1,315.34 × 329.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.44x = 432,773.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,773.17/876.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.79

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