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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.45, 1,319.37 and 331.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.45, 1,319.37 and 331.62 is: 497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.45 : 1,319.37 = 331.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.45/1,319.37 = 331.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.45x = 1,319.37 × 331.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.45x = 437,529.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,529.48/879.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.50

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