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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.80, 1,318.20 and 446.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.80, 1,318.20 and 446.80 is: 670.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.80 : 1,318.20 = 446.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.80/1,318.20 = 446.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.80x = 1,318.20 × 446.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.80x = 588,971.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,971.76/878.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.20

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