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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.30, 1,318.13 and 330.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.30, 1,318.13 and 330.98 is: 496.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.30 : 1,318.13 = 330.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.30/1,318.13 = 330.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.30x = 1,318.13 × 330.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.30x = 436,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,266.42/878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.72

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