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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.79, 1,318.83 and 446.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.79, 1,318.83 and 446.25 is: 669.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.79 : 1,318.83 = 446.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.79/1,318.83 = 446.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.79x = 1,318.83 × 446.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.79x = 588,527.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,527.89/878.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.70

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