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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.08, 1,314.54 and 328.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.08, 1,314.54 and 328.80 is: 492.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.08 : 1,314.54 = 328.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.08/1,314.54 = 328.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.08x = 1,314.54 × 328.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.08x = 432,220.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,220.75/877.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.80

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