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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.32, 1,210.66 and 484.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.32, 1,210.66 and 484.33 is: 668.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.32 : 1,210.66 = 484.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.32/1,210.66 = 484.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.32x = 1,210.66 × 484.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.32x = 586,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,358.96/877.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.35

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