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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.76, 1,178.05 and 480.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.76, 1,178.05 and 480.69 is: 663.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.76 : 1,178.05 = 480.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.76/1,178.05 = 480.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.76x = 1,178.05 × 480.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.76x = 566,276.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,276.85/853.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.27

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