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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.19, 1,317.51 and 330.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.19, 1,317.51 and 330.39 is: 495.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.19 : 1,317.51 = 330.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.19/1,317.51 = 330.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.19x = 1,317.51 × 330.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.19x = 435,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,292.13/878.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.67

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