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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.77, 1,318.85 and 331.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.77, 1,318.85 and 331.58 is: 497.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.77 : 1,318.85 = 331.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.77/1,318.85 = 331.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.77x = 1,318.85 × 331.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.77x = 437,304.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,304.28/879.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.07

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