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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.30, 1,212.01 and 485.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.30, 1,212.01 and 485.30 is: 669.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.30 : 1,212.01 = 485.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.30/1,212.01 = 485.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.30x = 1,212.01 × 485.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.30x = 588,188.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,188.45/878.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 669.69

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