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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.51, 1,212.30 and 485.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.51, 1,212.30 and 485.53 is: 670.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.51 : 1,212.30 = 485.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.51/1,212.30 = 485.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.51x = 1,212.30 × 485.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.51x = 588,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,604.99/878.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.00

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