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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.82, 1,318.74 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.82, 1,318.74 and 445.98 is: 669.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.82 : 1,318.74 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.82/1,318.74 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.82x = 1,318.74 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.82x = 588,131.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,131.67/878.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.23

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