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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.99, 1,318.19 and 323.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.99, 1,318.19 and 323.57 is: 485.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.99 : 1,318.19 = 323.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.99/1,318.19 = 323.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.99x = 1,318.19 × 323.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.99x = 426,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,518.53/878.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.24

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