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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.61, 1,318.58 and 302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.61, 1,318.58 and 302.08 is: 452.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.61 : 1,318.58 = 302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.61/1,318.58 = 302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.61x = 1,318.58 × 302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.61x = 398,314.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,314.11/879.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.83

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