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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.35, 1,177.61 and 480.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.35, 1,177.61 and 480.33 is: 662.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.35 : 1,177.61 = 480.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.35/1,177.61 = 480.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.35x = 1,177.61 × 480.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.35x = 565,641.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,641.41/853.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.85

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