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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.45, 1,317.87 and 330.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.45, 1,317.87 and 330.62 is: 496.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.45 : 1,317.87 = 330.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.45/1,317.87 = 330.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.45x = 1,317.87 × 330.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.45x = 435,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,707.59/878.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.00

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