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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.45, 1,177.75 and 480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.45, 1,177.75 and 480.43 is: 662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.45 : 1,177.75 = 480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.45/1,177.75 = 480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.45x = 1,177.75 × 480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.45x = 565,822.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,822.29/853.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.98

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