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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.26, 1,319.49 and 331.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.26, 1,319.49 and 331.43 is: 497.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.26 : 1,319.49 = 331.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.26/1,319.49 = 331.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.26x = 1,319.49 × 331.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.26x = 437,311.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,311.97/879.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.37

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