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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.29, 1,317.56 and 301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.29, 1,317.56 and 301.09 is: 451.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.29 : 1,317.56 = 301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.29/1,317.56 = 301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.29x = 1,317.56 × 301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.29x = 396,702.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,702.63/878.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.68

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