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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.64, 1,318.16 and 301.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.64, 1,318.16 and 301.52 is: 452.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.64 : 1,318.16 = 301.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.64/1,318.16 = 301.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.64x = 1,318.16 × 301.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.64x = 397,451.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,451.60/878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.35

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