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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.24, 1,210.63 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.24, 1,210.63 and 484.29 is: 668.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.24 : 1,210.63 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.24/1,210.63 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.24x = 1,210.63 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.24x = 586,295.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,295.70/877.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.34

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