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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.01, 1,210.29 and 484.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.01, 1,210.29 and 484.01 is: 667.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.01 : 1,210.29 = 484.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.01/1,210.29 = 484.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.01x = 1,210.29 × 484.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.01x = 585,786.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,786.41/877.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.94

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