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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.19, 1,210.49 and 484.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.19, 1,210.49 and 484.21 is: 668.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.19 : 1,210.49 = 484.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.19/1,210.49 = 484.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.19x = 1,210.49 × 484.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.19x = 586,125.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,125.31/877.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.19

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