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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 881.67, 1,216.68 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 881.67, 1,216.68 and 483.32 is: 666.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    881.67 : 1,216.68 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    881.67/1,216.68 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    881.67x = 1,216.68 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    881.67x = 588,039.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,039.69/881.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.96

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