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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.65, 1,318.48 and 416.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.65, 1,318.48 and 416.44 is: 624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.65 : 1,318.48 = 416.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.65/1,318.48 = 416.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.65x = 1,318.48 × 416.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.65x = 549,068.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,068.42/878.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.90

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