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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.12, 1,177.28 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.12, 1,177.28 and 480.16 is: 662.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.12 : 1,177.28 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.12/1,177.28 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.12x = 1,177.28 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.12x = 565,282.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,282.76/853.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.61

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