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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.39, 1,317.58 and 301.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.39, 1,317.58 and 301.27 is: 451.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.39 : 1,317.58 = 301.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.39/1,317.58 = 301.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.39x = 1,317.58 × 301.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.39x = 396,939.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,939.99/878.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.90

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