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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879, 1,318.92 and 302.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879, 1,318.92 and 302.16 is: 453.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879 : 1,318.92 = 302.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879/1,318.92 = 302.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879x = 1,318.92 × 302.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879x = 398,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,524.87/879
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.38

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