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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.48, 1,318.04 and 445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.48, 1,318.04 and 445.36 is: 668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.48 : 1,318.04 = 445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.48/1,318.04 = 445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.48x = 1,318.04 × 445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.48x = 587,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,002.29/878.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.20

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