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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.48, 1,177.74 and 480.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.48, 1,177.74 and 480.44 is: 662.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.48 : 1,177.74 = 480.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.48/1,177.74 = 480.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.48x = 1,177.74 × 480.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.48x = 565,833.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,833.41/853.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.97

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