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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.69, 1,177.94 and 480.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.69, 1,177.94 and 480.68 is: 663.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.69 : 1,177.94 = 480.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.69/1,177.94 = 480.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.69x = 1,177.94 × 480.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.69x = 566,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,218.55/853.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.26

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