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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.31, 1,317.42 and 330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.31, 1,317.42 and 330.47 is: 495.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.31 : 1,317.42 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.31/1,317.42 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.31x = 1,317.42 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.31x = 435,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,361.20/878.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.68

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