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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.38, 1,316.46 and 467.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.38, 1,316.46 and 467.71 is: 700.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.38 : 1,316.46 = 467.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.38/1,316.46 = 467.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.38x = 1,316.46 × 467.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.38x = 615,721.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,721.51/878.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.97

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