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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.15, 1,177.41 and 480.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.15, 1,177.41 and 480.17 is: 662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.15 : 1,177.41 = 480.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.15/1,177.41 = 480.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.15x = 1,177.41 × 480.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.15x = 565,354.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,354.02/853.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.66

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