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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.58, 1,318.19 and 445.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.58, 1,318.19 and 445.38 is: 668.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.58 : 1,318.19 = 445.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.58/1,318.19 = 445.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.58x = 1,318.19 × 445.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.58x = 587,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,095.46/878.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.23

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