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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.17, 1,210.45 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.17, 1,210.45 and 484.18 is: 668.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.17 : 1,210.45 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.17/1,210.45 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.17x = 1,210.45 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.17x = 586,075.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,075.68/877.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.14

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