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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.08, 1,317.12 and 301.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.08, 1,317.12 and 301.04 is: 451.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.08 : 1,317.12 = 301.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.08/1,317.12 = 301.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.08x = 1,317.12 × 301.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.08x = 396,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,505.80/878.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.56

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