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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.20, 1,316.47 and 322.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.20, 1,316.47 and 322.79 is: 483.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.20 : 1,316.47 = 322.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.20/1,316.47 = 322.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.20x = 1,316.47 × 322.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.20x = 424,935.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,935.21/878.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.87

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