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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.16, 1,211.82 and 485.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.16, 1,211.82 and 485.22 is: 669.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.16 : 1,211.82 = 485.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.16/1,211.82 = 485.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.16x = 1,211.82 × 485.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.16x = 587,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,999.30/878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.58

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