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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.38, 1,318.01 and 445.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.38, 1,318.01 and 445.54 is: 668.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.38 : 1,318.01 = 445.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.38/1,318.01 = 445.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.38x = 1,318.01 × 445.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.38x = 587,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,226.18/878.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.53

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