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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.17, 1,317.35 and 301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.17, 1,317.35 and 301.09 is: 451.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.17 : 1,317.35 = 301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.17/1,317.35 = 301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.17x = 1,317.35 × 301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.17x = 396,639.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,639.41/878.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.67

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