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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.51, 1,314.72 and 328.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.51, 1,314.72 and 328.65 is: 492.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.51 : 1,314.72 = 328.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.51/1,314.72 = 328.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.51x = 1,314.72 × 328.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.51x = 432,082.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,082.73/876.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.96

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