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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.63, 1,318.92 and 331.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.63, 1,318.92 and 331.50 is: 497.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.63 : 1,318.92 = 331.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.63/1,318.92 = 331.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.63x = 1,318.92 × 331.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.63x = 437,221.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,221.98/879.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.05

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