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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.42, 1,317.83 and 301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.42, 1,317.83 and 301.26 is: 451.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.42 : 1,317.83 = 301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.42/1,317.83 = 301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.42x = 1,317.83 × 301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.42x = 397,009.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,009.47/878.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.96

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