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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.27, 1,210.62 and 484.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.27, 1,210.62 and 484.29 is: 668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.27 : 1,210.62 = 484.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.27/1,210.62 = 484.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.27x = 1,210.62 × 484.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.27x = 586,291.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,291.16/877.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.31

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