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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.62, 1,316.50 and 300.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.62, 1,316.50 and 300.50 is: 450.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.62 : 1,316.50 = 300.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.62/1,316.50 = 300.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.62x = 1,316.50 × 300.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.62x = 395,608.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,608.25/877.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.77

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