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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.22, 1,316.94 and 330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.22, 1,316.94 and 330.02 is: 494.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.22 : 1,316.94 = 330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.22/1,316.94 = 330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.22x = 1,316.94 × 330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.22x = 434,616.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,616.54/878.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.88

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