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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.46, 1,208.13 and 477.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.46, 1,208.13 and 477.12 is: 658.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.46 : 1,208.13 = 477.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.46/1,208.13 = 477.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.46x = 1,208.13 × 477.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.46x = 576,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,422.99/875.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.42

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