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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 877.88, 1,211.46 and 484.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 877.88, 1,211.46 and 484.94 is: 669.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    877.88 : 1,211.46 = 484.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    877.88/1,211.46 = 484.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    877.88x = 1,211.46 × 484.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    877.88x = 587,485.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,485.41/877.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.21

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