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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.14, 1,317.62 and 330.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.14, 1,317.62 and 330.86 is: 495.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.14 : 1,317.62 = 330.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.14/1,317.62 = 330.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.14x = 1,317.62 × 330.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.14x = 435,947.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,947.75/879.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.88

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