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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.75, 1,177.98 and 480.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.75, 1,177.98 and 480.71 is: 663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.75 : 1,177.98 = 480.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.75/1,177.98 = 480.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.75x = 1,177.98 × 480.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.75x = 566,266.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,266.77/853.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.27

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