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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.49, 1,177.71 and 480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.49, 1,177.71 and 480.43 is: 662.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.49 : 1,177.71 = 480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.49/1,177.71 = 480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.49x = 1,177.71 × 480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.49x = 565,807.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,807.22/853.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.93

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