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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.60, 1,212.43 and 480.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.60, 1,212.43 and 480.25 is: 662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.60 : 1,212.43 = 480.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.60/1,212.43 = 480.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.60x = 1,212.43 × 480.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.60x = 582,269.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,269.51/878.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.72

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