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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.26, 1,177.50 and 480.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.26, 1,177.50 and 480.27 is: 662.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.26 : 1,177.50 = 480.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.26/1,177.50 = 480.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.26x = 1,177.50 × 480.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.26x = 565,517.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,517.93/853.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.77

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