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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.13, 1,316.85 and 330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.13, 1,316.85 and 330 is: 494.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.13 : 1,316.85 = 330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.13/1,316.85 = 330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.13x = 1,316.85 × 330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.13x = 434,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,560.50/878.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.87

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