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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 876.94, 1,210.17 and 478.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 876.94, 1,210.17 and 478.61 is: 660.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    876.94 : 1,210.17 = 478.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    876.94/1,210.17 = 478.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    876.94x = 1,210.17 × 478.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    876.94x = 579,199.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,199.46/876.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.48

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