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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.66, 1,318.14 and 445.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.66, 1,318.14 and 445.82 is: 668.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.66 : 1,318.14 = 445.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.66/1,318.14 = 445.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.66x = 1,318.14 × 445.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.66x = 587,653.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,653.17/878.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.81

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