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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.49, 1,317.63 and 416.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.49, 1,317.63 and 416.16 is: 624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.49 : 1,317.63 = 416.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.49/1,317.63 = 416.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.49x = 1,317.63 × 416.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.49x = 548,344.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,344.90/878.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.19

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