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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.36, 1,179.08 and 481.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.36, 1,179.08 and 481.37 is: 664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.36 : 1,179.08 = 481.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.36/1,179.08 = 481.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.36x = 1,179.08 × 481.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.36x = 567,571.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,571.33/854.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.32

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