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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.10, 1,178.57 and 481.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.10, 1,178.57 and 481.05 is: 663.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.10 : 1,178.57 = 481.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.10/1,178.57 = 481.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.10x = 1,178.57 × 481.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.10x = 566,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,952.30/854.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.80

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