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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.32, 1,216.17 and 482.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.32, 1,216.17 and 482.90 is: 666.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.32 : 1,216.17 = 482.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.32/1,216.17 = 482.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.32x = 1,216.17 × 482.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.32x = 587,292.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,292.67/881.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.38

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