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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.79, 1,317.89 and 323.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.79, 1,317.89 and 323.37 is: 484.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.79 : 1,317.89 = 323.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.79/1,317.89 = 323.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.79x = 1,317.89 × 323.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.79x = 426,166.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,166.90/878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.95

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