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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.36, 1,317.62 and 301.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.36, 1,317.62 and 301.24 is: 451.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.36 : 1,317.62 = 301.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.36/1,317.62 = 301.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.36x = 1,317.62 × 301.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.36x = 396,919.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,919.85/878.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.89

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