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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.65, 1,318.01 and 445.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.65, 1,318.01 and 445.30 is: 667.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.65 : 1,318.01 = 445.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.65/1,318.01 = 445.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.65x = 1,318.01 × 445.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.65x = 586,904.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,904.33/878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.96

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