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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.81, 1,178.13 and 480.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.81, 1,178.13 and 480.79 is: 663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.81 : 1,178.13 = 480.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.81/1,178.13 = 480.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.81x = 1,178.13 × 480.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.81x = 566,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,433.12/853.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.42

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