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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.58, 1,318.14 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.58, 1,318.14 and 301.50 is: 452.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.58 : 1,318.14 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.58/1,318.14 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.58x = 1,318.14 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.58x = 397,419.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,419.21/878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.34

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