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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.44, 1,209.51 and 483.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.44, 1,209.51 and 483.49 is: 667.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.44 : 1,209.51 = 483.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.44/1,209.51 = 483.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.44x = 1,209.51 × 483.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.44x = 584,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,782.97/876.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.22

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