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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.36, 1,316.32 and 466.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.36, 1,316.32 and 466.60 is: 699.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.36 : 1,316.32 = 466.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.36/1,316.32 = 466.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.36x = 1,316.32 × 466.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.36x = 614,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,194.91/878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.25

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