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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.22, 1,177.44 and 480.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.22, 1,177.44 and 480.21 is: 662.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.22 : 1,177.44 = 480.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.22/1,177.44 = 480.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.22x = 1,177.44 × 480.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.22x = 565,418.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,418.46/853.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.69

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