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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.14, 1,316.05 and 466.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.14, 1,316.05 and 466.40 is: 698.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.14 : 1,316.05 = 466.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.14/1,316.05 = 466.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.14x = 1,316.05 × 466.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.14x = 613,805.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 613,805.72/878.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 698.98

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