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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.10, 1,210.47 and 484.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.10, 1,210.47 and 484.19 is: 668.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.10 : 1,210.47 = 484.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.10/1,210.47 = 484.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.10x = 1,210.47 × 484.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.10x = 586,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,097.47/877.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.22

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