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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.38, 1,316.39 and 466.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.38, 1,316.39 and 466.63 is: 699.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.38 : 1,316.39 = 466.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.38/1,316.39 = 466.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.38x = 1,316.39 × 466.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.38x = 614,264.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,264.94/878.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.32

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