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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.59, 1,319.48 and 331.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.59, 1,319.48 and 331.63 is: 497.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.59 : 1,319.48 = 331.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.59/1,319.48 = 331.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.59x = 1,319.48 × 331.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.59x = 437,579.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,579.15/879.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.48

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