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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.08, 1,178.74 and 481.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.08, 1,178.74 and 481.15 is: 664.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.08 : 1,178.74 = 481.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.08/1,178.74 = 481.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.08x = 1,178.74 × 481.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.08x = 567,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,157.49/854.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.05

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