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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.02, 1,178.61 and 480.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.02, 1,178.61 and 480.98 is: 663.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.02 : 1,178.61 = 480.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.02/1,178.61 = 480.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.02x = 1,178.61 × 480.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.02x = 566,887.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,887.84/854.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.79

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