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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.41, 1,177.62 and 480.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.41, 1,177.62 and 480.41 is: 662.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.41 : 1,177.62 = 480.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.41/1,177.62 = 480.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.41x = 1,177.62 × 480.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.41x = 565,734.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,734.54/853.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.91

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