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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.68, 1,316.43 and 466.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.68, 1,316.43 and 466.87 is: 699.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.68 : 1,316.43 = 466.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.68/1,316.43 = 466.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.68x = 1,316.43 × 466.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.68x = 614,601.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,601.67/878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.46

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