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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.80, 1,317.36 and 301.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.80, 1,317.36 and 301.28 is: 451.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.80 : 1,317.36 = 301.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.80/1,317.36 = 301.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.80x = 1,317.36 × 301.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.80x = 396,894.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,894.22/878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.63

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