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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.02, 1,315.53 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.02, 1,315.53 and 329.46 is: 494.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.02 : 1,315.53 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.02/1,315.53 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.02x = 1,315.53 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.02x = 433,412.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,412.87/877.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.19

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