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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 853.99, 1,178.44 and 481.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 853.99, 1,178.44 and 481.01 is: 663.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    853.99 : 1,178.44 = 481.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    853.99/1,178.44 = 481.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    853.99x = 1,178.44 × 481.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    853.99x = 566,834.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,834.33/853.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.75

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