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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.18, 1,177.43 and 480.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.18, 1,177.43 and 480.18 is: 662.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.18 : 1,177.43 = 480.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.18/1,177.43 = 480.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.18x = 1,177.43 × 480.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.18x = 565,378.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,378.34/853.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.67

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