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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.41, 1,178.99 and 481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.41, 1,178.99 and 481.38 is: 664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.41 : 1,178.99 = 481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.41/1,178.99 = 481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.41x = 1,178.99 × 481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.41x = 567,541.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,541.60/854.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.25

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