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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.89, 1,320.08 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.89, 1,320.08 and 302.81 is: 454.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.89 : 1,320.08 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.89/1,320.08 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.89x = 1,320.08 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.89x = 399,733.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,733.42/879.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.30

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