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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.45, 1,313.97 and 328.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.45, 1,313.97 and 328.33 is: 492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.45 : 1,313.97 = 328.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.45/1,313.97 = 328.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.45x = 1,313.97 × 328.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.45x = 431,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,415.77/876.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.23

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