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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.12, 1,317.40 and 301

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.12, 1,317.40 and 301 is: 451.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.12 : 1,317.40 = 301 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.12/1,317.40 = 301/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.12x = 1,317.40 × 301
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.12x = 396,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,537.40/878.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.58

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