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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.19, 1,177.20 and 480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.19, 1,177.20 and 480.09 is: 662.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.19 : 1,177.20 = 480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.19/1,177.20 = 480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.19x = 1,177.20 × 480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.19x = 565,161.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,161.95/853.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.41

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