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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.60, 1,177.96 and 480.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.60, 1,177.96 and 480.58 is: 663.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.60 : 1,177.96 = 480.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.60/1,177.96 = 480.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.60x = 1,177.96 × 480.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.60x = 566,104.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,104.02/853.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.20

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