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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.62, 1,317.94 and 330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.62, 1,317.94 and 330.80 is: 496.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.62 : 1,317.94 = 330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.62/1,317.94 = 330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.62x = 1,317.94 × 330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.62x = 435,974.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,974.55/878.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.20

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