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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.75, 1,318.62 and 330.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.75, 1,318.62 and 330.95 is: 496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.75 : 1,318.62 = 330.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.75/1,318.62 = 330.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.75x = 1,318.62 × 330.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.75x = 436,397.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,397.29/878.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.61

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