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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.57, 1,177.92 and 480.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.57, 1,177.92 and 480.55 is: 663.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.57 : 1,177.92 = 480.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.57/1,177.92 = 480.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.57x = 1,177.92 × 480.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.57x = 566,043.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,043.57/853.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.15

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