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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.46, 1,316.61 and 300.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.46, 1,316.61 and 300.66 is: 450.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.46 : 1,316.61 = 300.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.46/1,316.61 = 300.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.46x = 1,316.61 × 300.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.46x = 395,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,851.96/878.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.62

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