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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.02, 1,178.58 and 481.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.02, 1,178.58 and 481.06 is: 663.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.02 : 1,178.58 = 481.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.02/1,178.58 = 481.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.02x = 1,178.58 × 481.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.02x = 566,967.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,967.69/854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.88

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