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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.59, 1,317.98 and 330.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.59, 1,317.98 and 330.63 is: 495.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.59 : 1,317.98 = 330.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.59/1,317.98 = 330.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.59x = 1,317.98 × 330.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.59x = 435,763.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,763.73/878.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.98

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