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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.63, 1,177.98 and 480.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.63, 1,177.98 and 480.62 is: 663.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.63 : 1,177.98 = 480.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.63/1,177.98 = 480.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.63x = 1,177.98 × 480.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.63x = 566,160.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,160.75/853.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.24

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