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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.78, 1,315.47 and 321.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.78, 1,315.47 and 321.66 is: 482.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.78 : 1,315.47 = 321.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.78/1,315.47 = 321.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.78x = 1,315.47 × 321.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.78x = 423,136.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,136.27/876.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.60

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