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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.48, 1,317.28 and 293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.48, 1,317.28 and 293.28 is: 439.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.48 : 1,317.28 = 293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.48/1,317.28 = 293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.48x = 1,317.28 × 293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.48x = 386,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,329.32/878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.77

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