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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.65, 1,178.10 and 480.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.65, 1,178.10 and 480.67 is: 663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.65 : 1,178.10 = 480.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.65/1,178.10 = 480.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.65x = 1,178.10 × 480.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.65x = 566,277.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,277.33/853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.36

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