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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.11, 1,317.35 and 301.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.11, 1,317.35 and 301.03 is: 451.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.11 : 1,317.35 = 301.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.11/1,317.35 = 301.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.11x = 1,317.35 × 301.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.11x = 396,561.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,561.87/878.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.61

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