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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.25, 1,177.44 and 480.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.25, 1,177.44 and 480.26 is: 662.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.25 : 1,177.44 = 480.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.25/1,177.44 = 480.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.25x = 1,177.44 × 480.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.25x = 565,471.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,471.85/853.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.73

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