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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.90, 1,317.43 and 468.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.90, 1,317.43 and 468.53 is: 702.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.90 : 1,317.43 = 468.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.90/1,317.43 = 468.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.90x = 1,317.43 × 468.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.90x = 617,247.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,247.72/878.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702.30

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