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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.14, 1,210.35 and 484.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.14, 1,210.35 and 484.14 is: 668.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.14 : 1,210.35 = 484.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.14/1,210.35 = 484.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.14x = 1,210.35 × 484.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.14x = 585,978.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,978.85/877.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.06

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