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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.21, 1,318.91 and 302.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.21, 1,318.91 and 302.09 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.21 : 1,318.91 = 302.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.21/1,318.91 = 302.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.21x = 1,318.91 × 302.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.21x = 398,421.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,421.42/879.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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