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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.09, 1,177.24 and 480.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.09, 1,177.24 and 480.07 is: 662.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.09 : 1,177.24 = 480.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.09/1,177.24 = 480.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.09x = 1,177.24 × 480.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.09x = 565,157.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,157.61/853.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.48

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