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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.79, 1,317.96 and 330.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.79, 1,317.96 and 330.81 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.79 : 1,317.96 = 330.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.79/1,317.96 = 330.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.79x = 1,317.96 × 330.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.79x = 435,994.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,994.35/878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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