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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.95, 1,319.57 and 331.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.95, 1,319.57 and 331.84 is: 497.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.95 : 1,319.57 = 331.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.95/1,319.57 = 331.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.95x = 1,319.57 × 331.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.95x = 437,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,877.85/879.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.62

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