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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.89, 1,318.53 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.89, 1,318.53 and 301.75 is: 452.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.89 : 1,318.53 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.89/1,318.53 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.89x = 1,318.53 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.89x = 397,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,866.43/878.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.69

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