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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.90, 1,318.10 and 330.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.90, 1,318.10 and 330.68 is: 495.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.90 : 1,318.10 = 330.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.90/1,318.10 = 330.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.90x = 1,318.10 × 330.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.90x = 435,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,869.31/878.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.93

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