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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.46, 1,316.03 and 329.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.46, 1,316.03 and 329.49 is: 494.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.46 : 1,316.03 = 329.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.46/1,316.03 = 329.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.46x = 1,316.03 × 329.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.46x = 433,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,617.08/877.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.18

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