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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.35, 1,314.18 and 299.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.35, 1,314.18 and 299.09 is: 448.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.35 : 1,314.18 = 299.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.35/1,314.18 = 299.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.35x = 1,314.18 × 299.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.35x = 393,051.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 393,051.53/876.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.51

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