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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.45, 1,316.31 and 300.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.45, 1,316.31 and 300.19 is: 450.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.45 : 1,316.31 = 300.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.45/1,316.31 = 300.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.45x = 1,316.31 × 300.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.45x = 395,139.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,139.81/877.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.33

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