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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.28, 1,178.94 and 481.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.28, 1,178.94 and 481.29 is: 664.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.28 : 1,178.94 = 481.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.28/1,178.94 = 481.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.28x = 1,178.94 × 481.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.28x = 567,412.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,412.03/854.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.20

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