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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.24, 1,317.54 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.24, 1,317.54 and 301.52 is: 452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.24 : 1,317.54 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.24/1,317.54 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.24x = 1,317.54 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.24x = 397,264.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,264.66/878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.34

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