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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.11, 1,317.84 and 301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.11, 1,317.84 and 301.58 is: 452.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.11 : 1,317.84 = 301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.11/1,317.84 = 301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.11x = 1,317.84 × 301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.11x = 397,434.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,434.19/879.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.09

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