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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.07, 1,317.11 and 329.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.07, 1,317.11 and 329.96 is: 494.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.07 : 1,317.11 = 329.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.07/1,317.11 = 329.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.07x = 1,317.11 × 329.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.07x = 434,589.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,589.71/878.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.94

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