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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.24, 1,211.94 and 485.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.24, 1,211.94 and 485.28 is: 669.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.24 : 1,211.94 = 485.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.24/1,211.94 = 485.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.24x = 1,211.94 × 485.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.24x = 588,130.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,130.24/878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.67

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