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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.63, 1,208.42 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.63, 1,208.42 and 482.64 is: 666.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.63 : 1,208.42 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.63/1,208.42 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.63x = 1,208.42 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.63x = 583,231.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,231.83/875.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.07

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