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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.38, 1,210.80 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.38, 1,210.80 and 484.38 is: 668.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.38 : 1,210.80 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.38/1,210.80 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.38x = 1,210.80 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.38x = 586,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,487.30/877.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.45

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