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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.64, 1,318.32 and 468.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.64, 1,318.32 and 468.24 is: 702.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.64 : 1,318.32 = 468.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.64/1,318.32 = 468.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.64x = 1,318.32 × 468.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.64x = 617,290.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,290.16/878.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.55

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