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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.55, 1,177.93 and 480.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.55, 1,177.93 and 480.52 is: 663.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.55 : 1,177.93 = 480.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.55/1,177.93 = 480.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.55x = 1,177.93 × 480.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.55x = 566,018.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,018.92/853.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.14

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