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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.31, 1,316.88 and 301.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.31, 1,316.88 and 301.05 is: 451.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.31 : 1,316.88 = 301.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.31/1,316.88 = 301.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.31x = 1,316.88 × 301.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.31x = 396,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,446.72/878.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.37

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