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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.72, 1,317.68 and 330.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.72, 1,317.68 and 330.52 is: 495.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.72 : 1,317.68 = 330.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.72/1,317.68 = 330.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.72x = 1,317.68 × 330.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.72x = 435,519.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,519.59/878.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.63

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