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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.03, 1,177.19 and 480.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.03, 1,177.19 and 480.01 is: 662.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.03 : 1,177.19 = 480.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.03/1,177.19 = 480.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.03x = 1,177.19 × 480.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.03x = 565,060.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,060.03/853.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.42

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