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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.64, 1,319.30 and 331.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.64, 1,319.30 and 331.82 is: 497.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.64 : 1,319.30 = 331.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.64/1,319.30 = 331.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.64x = 1,319.30 × 331.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.64x = 437,770.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,770.13/879.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.67

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