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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.67, 1,178.06 and 480.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.67, 1,178.06 and 480.65 is: 663.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.67 : 1,178.06 = 480.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.67/1,178.06 = 480.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.67x = 1,178.06 × 480.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.67x = 566,226.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,226.25/853.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.29

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