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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.44, 1,317.65 and 330.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.44, 1,317.65 and 330.61 is: 495.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.44 : 1,317.65 = 330.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.44/1,317.65 = 330.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.44x = 1,317.65 × 330.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.44x = 435,628.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,628.27/878.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.91

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