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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.69, 1,316.66 and 322.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.69, 1,316.66 and 322.42 is: 483.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.69 : 1,316.66 = 322.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.69/1,316.66 = 322.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.69x = 1,316.66 × 322.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.69x = 424,517.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,517.52/877.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.68

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