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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.86, 1,317.46 and 301.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.86, 1,317.46 and 301.33 is: 451.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.86 : 1,317.46 = 301.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.86/1,317.46 = 301.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.86x = 1,317.46 × 301.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.86x = 396,986.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,986.17/878.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451.71

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