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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.41, 1,209.46 and 483.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.41, 1,209.46 and 483.46 is: 667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.41 : 1,209.46 = 483.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.41/1,209.46 = 483.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.41x = 1,209.46 × 483.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.41x = 584,725.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,725.53/876.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.18

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