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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.24, 1,177.40 and 480.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.24, 1,177.40 and 480.22 is: 662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.24 : 1,177.40 = 480.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.24/1,177.40 = 480.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.24x = 1,177.40 × 480.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.24x = 565,411.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,411.03/853.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.66

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