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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.51, 1,177.73 and 480.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.51, 1,177.73 and 480.43 is: 662.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.51 : 1,177.73 = 480.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.51/1,177.73 = 480.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.51x = 1,177.73 × 480.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.51x = 565,808.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,808.53/853.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 662.92

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