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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.68, 1,318.84 and 446.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.68, 1,318.84 and 446.16 is: 669.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.68 : 1,318.84 = 446.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.68/1,318.84 = 446.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.68x = 1,318.84 × 446.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.68x = 588,413.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,413.65/878.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.66

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