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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.06, 1,317.31 and 300.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.06, 1,317.31 and 300.94 is: 451.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.06 : 1,317.31 = 300.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.06/1,317.31 = 300.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.06x = 1,317.31 × 300.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.06x = 396,427.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,427.23/878.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.48

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