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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.40, 1,317.60 and 323.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.40, 1,317.60 and 323.19 is: 484.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.40 : 1,317.60 = 323.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.40/1,317.60 = 323.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.40x = 1,317.60 × 323.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.40x = 425,835.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,835.14/878.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.79

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