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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.91, 1,317.17 and 330.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.91, 1,317.17 and 330.54 is: 495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.91 : 1,317.17 = 330.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.91/1,317.17 = 330.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.91x = 1,317.17 × 330.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.91x = 435,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,375.72/878.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.36

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