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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.41, 1,321.05 and 325.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.41, 1,321.05 and 325.67 is: 488.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.41 : 1,321.05 = 325.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.41/1,321.05 = 325.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.41x = 1,321.05 × 325.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.41x = 430,229.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,229.66/881.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.12

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