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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.67, 1,211.10 and 484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.67, 1,211.10 and 484.67 is: 668.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.67 : 1,211.10 = 484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.67/1,211.10 = 484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.67x = 1,211.10 × 484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.67x = 586,977.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,977.78/877.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.79

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