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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.59, 1,314.71 and 328.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.59, 1,314.71 and 328.76 is: 493.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.59 : 1,314.71 = 328.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.59/1,314.71 = 328.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.59x = 1,314.71 × 328.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.59x = 432,226.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,226.94/876.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.08

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