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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.65, 1,314.16 and 329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.65, 1,314.16 and 329.19 is: 493.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.65 : 1,314.16 = 329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.65/1,314.16 = 329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.65x = 1,314.16 × 329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.65x = 432,610.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,610.79/876.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.48

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