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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.47, 1,177.76 and 480.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.47, 1,177.76 and 480.50 is: 663.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.47 : 1,177.76 = 480.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.47/1,177.76 = 480.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.47x = 1,177.76 × 480.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.47x = 565,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,905.39/853.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.06

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