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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.65, 1,216.69 and 483.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.65, 1,216.69 and 483.33 is: 667.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.65 : 1,216.69 = 483.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.65/1,216.69 = 483.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.65x = 1,216.69 × 483.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.65x = 588,062.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,062.78/881.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.00

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