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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878, 1,317 and 300.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878, 1,317 and 300.92 is: 451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878 : 1,317 = 300.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878/1,317 = 300.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878x = 1,317 × 300.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878x = 396,311.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,311.64/878
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.38

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