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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.45, 1,317.67 and 301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.45, 1,317.67 and 301.32 is: 451.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.45 : 1,317.67 = 301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.45/1,317.67 = 301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.45x = 1,317.67 × 301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.45x = 397,039.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,039.57/878.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.98

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