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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.49, 1,317.81 and 293.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.49, 1,317.81 and 293.46 is: 440.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.49 : 1,317.81 = 293.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.49/1,317.81 = 293.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.49x = 1,317.81 × 293.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.49x = 386,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,724.52/878.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.22

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