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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.66, 1,318.89 and 331.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.66, 1,318.89 and 331.74 is: 497.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.66 : 1,318.89 = 331.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.66/1,318.89 = 331.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.66x = 1,318.89 × 331.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.66x = 437,528.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,528.57/879.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.38

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