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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.78, 1,318.86 and 302.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.78, 1,318.86 and 302.25 is: 453.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.78 : 1,318.86 = 302.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.78/1,318.86 = 302.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.78x = 1,318.86 × 302.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.78x = 398,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,625.44/879.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.10

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