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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.05, 1,317.14 and 330.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.05, 1,317.14 and 330.22 is: 495.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.05 : 1,317.14 = 330.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.05/1,317.14 = 330.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.05x = 1,317.14 × 330.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.05x = 434,937.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,937.73/878.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.35

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