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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.46, 1,208.12 and 482.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.46, 1,208.12 and 482.48 is: 665.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.46 : 1,208.12 = 482.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.46/1,208.12 = 482.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.46x = 1,208.12 × 482.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.46x = 582,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,893.74/875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.81

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