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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.43, 1,316.63 and 330.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.43, 1,316.63 and 330.26 is: 495.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.43 : 1,316.63 = 330.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.43/1,316.63 = 330.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.43x = 1,316.63 × 330.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.43x = 434,831.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,831.86/878.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.01

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