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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.44, 1,316.22 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.44, 1,316.22 and 445 is: 666.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.44 : 1,316.22 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.44/1,316.22 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.44x = 1,316.22 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.44x = 585,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,717.90/878.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.77

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