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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.30, 1,319.09 and 331.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.30, 1,319.09 and 331.53 is: 497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.30 : 1,319.09 = 331.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.30/1,319.09 = 331.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.30x = 1,319.09 × 331.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.30x = 437,317.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,317.91/879.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.35

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