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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.23, 1,318.82 and 302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.23, 1,318.82 and 302.11 is: 453.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.23 : 1,318.82 = 302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.23/1,318.82 = 302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.23x = 1,318.82 × 302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.23x = 398,428.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,428.71/879.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.16

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