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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.49, 1,314.60 and 328.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.49, 1,314.60 and 328.60 is: 492.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.49 : 1,314.60 = 328.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.49/1,314.60 = 328.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.49x = 1,314.60 × 328.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.49x = 431,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,977.56/876.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.85

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