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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.98, 1,318.92 and 446.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.98, 1,318.92 and 446.20 is: 669.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.98 : 1,318.92 = 446.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.98/1,318.92 = 446.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.98x = 1,318.92 × 446.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.98x = 588,502.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,502.10/878.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.53

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