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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.60, 1,317.66 and 301.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.60, 1,317.66 and 301.16 is: 451.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.60 : 1,317.66 = 301.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.60/1,317.66 = 301.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.60x = 1,317.66 × 301.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.60x = 396,826.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,826.49/878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.66

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