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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.16, 1,177.30 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.16, 1,177.30 and 480.16 is: 662.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.16 : 1,177.30 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.16/1,177.30 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.16x = 1,177.30 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.16x = 565,292.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,292.37/853.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.59

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