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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,317.12 and 301.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,317.12 and 301.20 is: 451.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,317.12 = 301.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,317.12 = 301.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,317.12 × 301.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 396,716.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,716.54/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.76

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