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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.32, 1,177.68 and 480.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.32, 1,177.68 and 480.33 is: 662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.32 : 1,177.68 = 480.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.32/1,177.68 = 480.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.32x = 1,177.68 × 480.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.32x = 565,675.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,675.03/853.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.91

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