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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.41, 1,212.19 and 480.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.41, 1,212.19 and 480.05 is: 662.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.41 : 1,212.19 = 480.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.41/1,212.19 = 480.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.41x = 1,212.19 × 480.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.41x = 581,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,914.71/878.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.46

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