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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.95, 1,315.47 and 329.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.95, 1,315.47 and 329.09 is: 493.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.95 : 1,315.47 = 329.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.95/1,315.47 = 329.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.95x = 1,315.47 × 329.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.95x = 432,901.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,901.44/876.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.65

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