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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878, 1,316.96 and 444.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878, 1,316.96 and 444.76 is: 667.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878 : 1,316.96 = 444.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878/1,316.96 = 444.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878x = 1,316.96 × 444.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878x = 585,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,731.13/878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.12

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