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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.14, 1,210.44 and 484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.14, 1,210.44 and 484.17 is: 668.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.14 : 1,210.44 = 484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.14/1,210.44 = 484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.14x = 1,210.44 × 484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.14x = 586,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,058.73/877.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.15

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