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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.04, 1,210.33 and 484.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.04, 1,210.33 and 484.06 is: 668.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.04 : 1,210.33 = 484.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.04/1,210.33 = 484.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.04x = 1,210.33 × 484.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.04x = 585,872.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,872.34/877.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.01

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