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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 879.61, 1,213.81 and 481.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 879.61, 1,213.81 and 481.27 is: 664.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    879.61 : 1,213.81 = 481.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    879.61/1,213.81 = 481.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    879.61x = 1,213.81 × 481.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    879.61x = 584,170.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,170.34/879.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.12

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