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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.67, 1,209.80 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.67, 1,209.80 and 483.68 is: 667.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.67 : 1,209.80 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.67/1,209.80 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.67x = 1,209.80 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.67x = 585,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,160.30/876.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.48

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