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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,316.78 and 466.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,316.78 and 466.96 is: 700.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,316.78 = 466.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,316.78 = 466.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,316.78 × 466.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 614,883.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,883.59/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.20

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