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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.29, 1,210.62 and 484.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.29, 1,210.62 and 484.30 is: 668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.29 : 1,210.62 = 484.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.29/1,210.62 = 484.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.29x = 1,210.62 × 484.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.29x = 586,303.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,303.27/877.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.31

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