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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.83, 1,317.53 and 330.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.83, 1,317.53 and 330.93 is: 496.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.83 : 1,317.53 = 330.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.83/1,317.53 = 330.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.83x = 1,317.53 × 330.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.83x = 436,011.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,011.03/878.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.13

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