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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.44, 1,210.82 and 484.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.44, 1,210.82 and 484.44 is: 668.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.44 : 1,210.82 = 484.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.44/1,210.82 = 484.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.44x = 1,210.82 × 484.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.44x = 586,567.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,567.22/877.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.50

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