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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.95, 1,178.53 and 481.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.95, 1,178.53 and 481.02 is: 663.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.95 : 1,178.53 = 481.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.95/1,178.53 = 481.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.95x = 1,178.53 × 481.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.95x = 566,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,895.30/853.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.85

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