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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.98, 1,317.84 and 416.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.98, 1,317.84 and 416.50 is: 624.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.98 : 1,317.84 = 416.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.98/1,317.84 = 416.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.98x = 1,317.84 × 416.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.98x = 548,880.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,880.36/878.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.45

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