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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.42, 1,315.96 and 329.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.42, 1,315.96 and 329.46 is: 494.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.42 : 1,315.96 = 329.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.42/1,315.96 = 329.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.42x = 1,315.96 × 329.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.42x = 433,556.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,556.18/877.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.13

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