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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,316.28 and 466.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,316.28 and 466.88 is: 699.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,316.28 = 466.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,316.28 = 466.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,316.28 × 466.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 614,544.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,544.81/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.81

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