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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.84, 1,318.21 and 445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.84, 1,318.21 and 445.98 is: 668.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.84 : 1,318.21 = 445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.84/1,318.21 = 445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.84x = 1,318.21 × 445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.84x = 587,893.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,893.07/878.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.95

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