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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.90, 1,318.56 and 331.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.90, 1,318.56 and 331.07 is: 496.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.90 : 1,318.56 = 331.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.90/1,318.56 = 331.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.90x = 1,318.56 × 331.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.90x = 436,535.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,535.66/878.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.68

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