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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.90, 1,316.70 and 329.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.90, 1,316.70 and 329.80 is: 494.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.90 : 1,316.70 = 329.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.90/1,316.70 = 329.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.90x = 1,316.70 × 329.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.90x = 434,247.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,247.66/877.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.64

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