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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.41, 1,318.92 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.41, 1,318.92 and 331.58 is: 497.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.41 : 1,318.92 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.41/1,318.92 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.41x = 1,318.92 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.41x = 437,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,320.90/879.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.29

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