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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.12, 1,210.44 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.12, 1,210.44 and 484.16 is: 668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.12 : 1,210.44 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.12/1,210.44 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.12x = 1,210.44 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.12x = 586,046.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,046.63/877.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.15

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