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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.66, 1,316.55 and 300.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.66, 1,316.55 and 300.34 is: 450.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.66 : 1,316.55 = 300.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.66/1,316.55 = 300.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.66x = 1,316.55 × 300.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.66x = 395,412.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,412.63/877.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.53

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