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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.96, 1,318.21 and 330.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.96, 1,318.21 and 330.85 is: 496.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.96 : 1,318.21 = 330.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.96/1,318.21 = 330.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.96x = 1,318.21 × 330.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.96x = 436,129.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,129.78/878.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.19

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