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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.21, 1,316.37 and 445.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.21, 1,316.37 and 445.40 is: 667.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.21 : 1,316.37 = 445.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.21/1,316.37 = 445.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.21x = 1,316.37 × 445.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.21x = 586,311.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,311.20/878.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.62

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