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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.24, 1,177.48 and 480.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.24, 1,177.48 and 480.23 is: 662.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.24 : 1,177.48 = 480.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.24/1,177.48 = 480.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.24x = 1,177.48 × 480.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.24x = 565,461.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,461.22/853.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.72

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