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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.92, 1,318.43 and 301.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.92, 1,318.43 and 301.75 is: 452.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.92 : 1,318.43 = 301.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.92/1,318.43 = 301.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.92x = 1,318.43 × 301.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.92x = 397,834.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,834.74/878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.64

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