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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.20, 1,177.34 and 480.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.20, 1,177.34 and 480.09 is: 662.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.20 : 1,177.34 = 480.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.20/1,177.34 = 480.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.20x = 1,177.34 × 480.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.20x = 565,231.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,231.18/853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.48

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