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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.78, 1,319.79 and 302.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.78, 1,319.79 and 302.50 is: 453.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.78 : 1,319.79 = 302.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.78/1,319.79 = 302.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.78x = 1,319.79 × 302.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.78x = 399,236.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,236.48/879.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.79

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