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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.66, 1,318.05 and 301.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.66, 1,318.05 and 301.34 is: 452.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.66 : 1,318.05 = 301.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.66/1,318.05 = 301.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.66x = 1,318.05 × 301.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.66x = 397,181.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,181.19/878.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.03

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