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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.40, 1,317.45 and 330.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.40, 1,317.45 and 330.59 is: 495.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.40 : 1,317.45 = 330.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.40/1,317.45 = 330.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.40x = 1,317.45 × 330.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.40x = 435,531.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,531.06/878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.82

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