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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.33, 1,216.19 and 482.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.33, 1,216.19 and 482.99 is: 666.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.33 : 1,216.19 = 482.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.33/1,216.19 = 482.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.33x = 1,216.19 × 482.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.33x = 587,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,402.73/881.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.50

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