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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.46, 1,316.96 and 330.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.46, 1,316.96 and 330.34 is: 495.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.46 : 1,316.96 = 330.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.46/1,316.96 = 330.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.46x = 1,316.96 × 330.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.46x = 435,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,044.57/878.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.24

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