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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.41, 1,210.72 and 484.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.41, 1,210.72 and 484.43 is: 668.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.41 : 1,210.72 = 484.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.41/1,210.72 = 484.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.41x = 1,210.72 × 484.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.41x = 586,510.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,510.91/877.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.46

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