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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.48, 1,319.82 and 332.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.48, 1,319.82 and 332.10 is: 498.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.48 : 1,319.82 = 332.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.48/1,319.82 = 332.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.48x = 1,319.82 × 332.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.48x = 438,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,312.22/879.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.38

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