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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.43, 1,210.85 and 484.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.43, 1,210.85 and 484.46 is: 668.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.43 : 1,210.85 = 484.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.43/1,210.85 = 484.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.43x = 1,210.85 × 484.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.43x = 586,606.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,606.27/877.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.55

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