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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.50, 1,317.98 and 330.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.50, 1,317.98 and 330.69 is: 496.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.50 : 1,317.98 = 330.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.50/1,317.98 = 330.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.50x = 1,317.98 × 330.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.50x = 435,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,842.81/878.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.12

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