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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.48, 1,316.76 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.48, 1,316.76 and 445.04 is: 667.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.48 : 1,316.76 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.48/1,316.76 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.48x = 1,316.76 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.48x = 586,010.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,010.87/878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.07

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