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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879, 1,318.50 and 301.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879, 1,318.50 and 301.92 is: 452.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879 : 1,318.50 = 301.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879/1,318.50 = 301.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879x = 1,318.50 × 301.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879x = 398,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,081.52/879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.88

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