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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.67, 1,317.65 and 330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.67, 1,317.65 and 330.55 is: 495.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.67 : 1,317.65 = 330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.67/1,317.65 = 330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.67x = 1,317.65 × 330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.67x = 435,549.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,549.21/878.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.69

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