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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 878.81, 1,212.72 and 480.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 878.81, 1,212.72 and 480.47 is: 663.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    878.81 : 1,212.72 = 480.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    878.81/1,212.72 = 480.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    878.81x = 1,212.72 × 480.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    878.81x = 582,678.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,678.61/878.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.03

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