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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.01, 1,178.59 and 481.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.01, 1,178.59 and 481.07 is: 663.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.01 : 1,178.59 = 481.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.01/1,178.59 = 481.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.01x = 1,178.59 × 481.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.01x = 566,984.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,984.29/854.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.91

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