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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.22, 1,210.52 and 484.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.22, 1,210.52 and 484.22 is: 668.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.22 : 1,210.52 = 484.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.22/1,210.52 = 484.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.22x = 1,210.52 × 484.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.22x = 586,158.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,158.60/877.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.20

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