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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 882.77, 1,218.11 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 882.77, 1,218.11 and 484.38 is: 668.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    882.77 : 1,218.11 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    882.77/1,218.11 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    882.77x = 1,218.11 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    882.77x = 590,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,025.70/882.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.38

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