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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.69, 1,315.04 and 329.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.69, 1,315.04 and 329.03 is: 493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.69 : 1,315.04 = 329.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.69/1,315.04 = 329.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.69x = 1,315.04 × 329.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.69x = 432,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,684.32/876.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.54

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