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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.46, 1,317.70 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.46, 1,317.70 and 331.02 is: 496.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.46 : 1,317.70 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.46/1,317.70 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.46x = 1,317.70 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.46x = 436,185.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,185.05/878.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.53

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