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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.14, 1,319.25 and 331.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.14, 1,319.25 and 331.44 is: 497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.14 : 1,319.25 = 331.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.14/1,319.25 = 331.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.14x = 1,319.25 × 331.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.14x = 437,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,252.22/879.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.37

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