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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.50, 1,177.76 and 480.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.50, 1,177.76 and 480.36 is: 662.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.50 : 1,177.76 = 480.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.50/1,177.76 = 480.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.50x = 1,177.76 × 480.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.50x = 565,748.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,748.79/853.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.86

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