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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.70, 1,317.80 and 330.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.70, 1,317.80 and 330.92 is: 496.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.70 : 1,317.80 = 330.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.70/1,317.80 = 330.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.70x = 1,317.80 × 330.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.70x = 436,086.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,086.38/878.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.29

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