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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.58, 1,314.45 and 313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.58, 1,314.45 and 313.53 is: 470.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.58 : 1,314.45 = 313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.58/1,314.45 = 313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.58x = 1,314.45 × 313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.58x = 412,119.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,119.51/876.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.14

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