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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.55, 1,319.46 and 331.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.55, 1,319.46 and 331.77 is: 497.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.55 : 1,319.46 = 331.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.55/1,319.46 = 331.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.55x = 1,319.46 × 331.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.55x = 437,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,757.24/879.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.71

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