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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.31, 1,317.74 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.31, 1,317.74 and 301.19 is: 451.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.31 : 1,317.74 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.31/1,317.74 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.31x = 1,317.74 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.31x = 396,882.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,882.02/878.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.87

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