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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.49, 1,316.07 and 445.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.49, 1,316.07 and 445.95 is: 668.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.49 : 1,316.07 = 445.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.49/1,316.07 = 445.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.49x = 1,316.07 × 445.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.49x = 586,901.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,901.42/878.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.08

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