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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.24, 1,177.58 and 480.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.24, 1,177.58 and 480.29 is: 662.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.24 : 1,177.58 = 480.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.24/1,177.58 = 480.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.24x = 1,177.58 × 480.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.24x = 565,583.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,583.17/853.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.87

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